Burn Permits

GET YOUR ONLINE BURN PERMIT HERE

Burn permits are now issued ONLINE and FREE of charge! The permit allows for the burning of dry vegetation (NOT household trash) that originates on the landowners property.  Violations of any burning permit terms are a violation of state law (Public Resource Codes 4421, 4422, 4423 and 4425)

“It is imperative that landowners follow all requirements listed on the burn permit,” said the CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit Chief. “If a fire escapes their control, they can be issued a citation and be held liable for suppression costs and damages.”

 

Burn Guidelines

  • Make sure your pile(s) are no larger than four feet by four feet in diameter.

  • Scrape a ten foot wide ring around each debris pile down to bare dirt.

  • Have a shovel and water supply (charged hose) close by to use in the event your fire escapes from the pile.

  • Make sure an adult is in attendance until the pile is completely extinguished.

  • No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.

  • You may only burn on “Permissive Burn Days” as determined by Air Quality. Make sure to call your local Air Quality Management District prior to lighting your pile(s).

  • During certain times of the year, when fire danger is high, residential debris burning of dead vegetation is unsafe and burn restrictions go into place. These restrictions are usually lifted in the winter months however, homeowners should always check with their local Air Quality Management Districts before burning;

Project Burn Permits

Applicants interested in obtaining a Project Burn Permit (nonresidential) within the Truckee Fire Protection District; please contact admin@truckeefire.org.

For burn locations outside of the Truckee Fire Protection District Boundary, Project Burn Permits can be obtained by contacting CAL FIRE at 530.582.9471, or the U.S. Forest Service at 530.587.3558.

BURNING ALTERNATIVES

To eliminate the chance of a fire spreading, to reduce pollutants from the air, or if health reasons prevent you from burning, here are other ways to dispose of yard waste.

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