Provided a burn permit is first obtained from the Control Officer the following fires are allowed after contacting the appropriate fire district/department or State Forester.
1. Residential fires—are used for the disposal of non-toxic vegetative or horticultural waste that are generated only from that property.
A. Small Scale—The quantity of material burned during the one month permit is less than 10 cubic yards of non-compacted materials.(Fee is $2.00 for a 3 day permit and $5.00 for a one month permit) Permits may be renewed month-to-month.
B. Large Scale—The quantity of material burned during the one month permit is less than 20 cubic yards of non-compacted materials (Fee is $10.00 for a one month permit) Only two permits may be obtained per calendar year.
2. Commercial Fires—are used for the disposal of non-toxic vegetative or horticultural waste that is generated from a business.
A. Small Scale—The quantity of material burned during the one month permit is less than 10 cubic yards of non-compacted materials. (Fee is $5.00 for a 3 day permit, and $20.00 for a one month permit) Permits may be renewed month-to-month.
B. Large Scale—The quantity of material burned during the one month permit is less than 20 cubic yards of non-compacted materials. (Fee is $35.00 for a one month permit) Only two permits may be obtained per calendar year.
C. Land Clearing—Used for one-time land clearing operations and require a site inspection by the Air Quality Division. (Fee is $250.00 for the application and $1.00 per acre)
3. Agricultural Fires—set for weed control or the disposal of non-toxic horticultural wastes. (Fee is $50.00 for less than 320 acres, $100.00 for more than 320 acres, and $200.00 for all non- contiguous acreage under one owner) Permits are issued for one year.
4. Bonfires—set by a political subdivision for a civic or community event. [Contact Air Quality]
5. Training Exercise Fires—set by companies for the instruction of fire fighting methods [Contact Air Quality]
6. Building Demolition Fires—set for the disposal of abandoned buildings/materials and require a site inspection by the Air Quality Division (Fee is $250.00) [Contact Air Quality]
7. Destruction of Dangerous Material Fires—set when the materials are too dangerous to store or transport. (Fee is $250.00) [Contact Air Quality]
8. Air Curtain Destructor—used for the disposal of non-toxic vegetative or horticultural waste and requires a Class II Air Quality permit. [Contact Air Quality]
Fires that are Exempt
1. Recreational fires—are used for religious, ceremonial, cooking, or warmth. The total fuel area must be 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height. No permit or report is required.
2. Public Officer fires—are used by a public officer in the performance of an official duty, and must be reported to the Control Officer. [Contact Air Quality for report format]