OVERVIEW

Burn permits are issued by the Washington County Fire Warden. Permits will only be issued when the following conditions are met during open burn season as determined and communicated by the Utah Fire Management Officer:

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• Clearing Index above 500

• Wind less than 10 MPH

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When the above conditions are not in place, burn permits will not be issued and permits that have already been issued will be canceled.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS

• Burning of trash, tires, and construction waste is not permitted. Please contact Washington County Solid Waste to learn more about disposing of these items.

• The burn permit applicant is responsible for ensuring compliance with the terms of the burn permit and is liable for any and all damage resulting from the burn

• 50 feet of clearance of all combustibles in all directions must be maintained at all times

• A water source capable of extinguishing the burn must be present and functioning at all times

• The burn must be attended at all times

• No more than two hours of fuel at a time may be added to the burn

• No overnight burning is permitted

• The burn must be completely extinguished prior to the applicant abandoning the burn site

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GETTING YOUR BURN PERMIT

Complete the following steps to obtain a burn permit. Please note the Fire Warden is currently testing an online application, so please complete the online form AND call the Fire Warden.

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1. Visit the Burn Permit Application site to complete the form AND contact the Washington County Fire Warden, Heber Heyder, at least two days before your planned burn at 435-668-5088 or via email heberheyder@utah.gov  (The Fire Warden may visit to inspect your burn site).

2. The Fire Warden will issue your permit and notify Dammeron Valley Fire & Rescue of your planned burn, including the date(s). You may only burn on the dates(s) specified on your permit.

3. Check the Burn Permit Application site on the day of your planned burn to confirm conditions allow burning. If the Clearing Index and Wind do not meet the requirements listed above, DO NOT BURN.

4. Complete your burn as specified on your burn permit. If you do not have the Fire Warden's approval, DO NOT BURN.

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A permit is only valid for the date specified on the burn permit. 

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You are required to have means to extinguish the fire for every burn. DVFR may inspect your proposed burn prior to final issuance of the final burn permit, and DVFR may stand-by to ensure your burn is completed safely.