Pursuant to the International Fire Code and A.R.S. 49-501. Burning shall be done only where other methods of residue disposal are impractical or unsatisfactory.
The Fire Department does not assume any responsibility or liability in the burning by issuance of this permit.
- Permittee shall notify the Regional Communications Center at 928-445-5357 prior to and at completion of burning. Burn permits may be renewed by phone only if renewed within twenty (20) days of the issue date by calling 445-5357.
- Burn permits will be valid for two (2) days only.
- Burning shall not present a health hazard, generate noxious or toxic fumes, or present a public nuisance.
- Water shall be available at the burn site.
- The fire shall be attended at all times.
- Burning shall not be conducted during windy conditions.
- Burning must be completed by sundown.
- Toxic materials shall not be burned. Toxic materials include items such as tires, asphalt shingles, tar paper, railroad ties, telephone poles, plastic and rubber products, electrical wire insulation, pesticide containers and hazardous materials containers.
- Materials shall be readily combustible and piled.
- Piles shall be no larger than five (5) feet in diameter.* Ten (10) feet shall be cleared around the burn area. No combustibles (vehicles, structures, etc.) shall be within fifty (50) feet of the burn area. (See Drawing A below)
- Permit shall be kept at burning location.

* Persons wishing to burn large piles (larger than five [5] feet in diameter), or materials that produce dense smoke or odor, must obtain a burn permit from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) by calling 1-800-234-5677, ext. 2326.
Burn permits will be valid for two (2) days only. After submitting this form, you will receive an email that includes the "Conditions for Burning". The Fire Department keeps a record of all burn permits issued.
Permittee shall notify the Regional Communications Center at 928-445-5357 prior to and at completion of burning.
To apply for a Burn Permit, please fill out the form below. Fields marked with a star (
) are required.