Burning Info - Permits

BURNING REGULATIONS

Open Burning is regulated by the Utah Department of Environment Quality (DEQ). There are statewide rules in place that regulate open burn activities to help minimize emissions and ensure that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQX) are met. Modifications to burning rules occurred in 2013 and were issued by the Utah State Division of Air Quality (DAQ). These changes include a statewide requirement to obtain a Utah Division of Air Quality's online Open Burn Permit. (SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFO)

There are three types of burning
(Open, Agricultural, & Recreational):

OPEN BURNING: CLOSED

Open Burning

Open burning refers to the practice of burning clean yard waste, grass clippings, tree trimmings, weeds, and other similar materials. It is different than agricultural and recreational burning.

In residential areas, open burning is allowed by permit during designated open burn periods only. These periods and permits are regulated by the Utah Division of Air Quality. Just because an open burn window is "open" does not guarantee a permit will be issued.

If you are unable to obtain a permit during the open burn window, it could be because the Air Shed Clearing Index maybe too low for the next 72 hours.

Permit for open burning are valid for two (2) weeks. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to check the Air Shed Clearing Index daily before burning. If Clearing Index is above the 500, follow the instructions on the back of your burn permit. Remember, your burn permit is to remain onsite while burning, a digital version on your phone or tablet is fine.

Links to check the air shed and to apply for permit are below.

The DAQ rules governing open burning can be found in the

Utah Administrative Code (UAC) R307-202. This Rule allows open burning of:

"Clippings, bushes, plants and pruning's from trees incident to property

and residential clean-up activities."

Open Burn Windows are tentative:

Spring: March 30th - May 30st

Fall: September 15th - October 30th

The Utah Division of Air Quality's Online Open Burn Permit Application MUST be completed, and issued by the

DAQ prior to burning.

Airshed Clearing Index

Click above for
Airshed Clearing Index
(Clearing index by airshed tab)

Once a permit is obtained the clearing index must be above 500 (Lower Valley is Airshed 5

Upper Valley is Airshed 6)

The applicant is required to

check each day before burning.

Burn Permit Application

Click above to access the
Burn Permit Application.

The Airshed Clearing Index must be 500* or above to obtain a burn permit. *If the Airshed is not 500 or above, you will not be able to obtain a permit*

The applicant is required to

check each day before burning.

If burning is not on the same day the permit is issued or

the permit is for more than one day.

Applicant is required to check the Airshed Clearing Index

and notify Dispatch at: (801) 395-8221

each day of burning.

Open Burn Permits will be issued for a two (2) week period and is valid only on the lands specified in the permit.

A permit is required to be on-site at the time of the burn with a person(s) monitoring the burn.

All materials to be burned must be clearly described and quantified in the application.

Applicants must be aware of any local, state, and federal rules and regulations applicable to their area.

Open Burning Rules:

The Clearing index must be 500 or greater

(Check the link above, Airshed 5)

A DAQ Permit must be obtained and

permit must be on site

Burn in small piles

(3' diameter x 2' high)

Burning must be 50 feet from any structure

Fires must be constantly attended

(Responsible adult)

Method of extinguishment must be on site.

(A water source; a fire extinguisher with a 4A rating; shovels, and buckets)

NO burning of waste material, trash, or

material that may cause severe pollution.

The use of accelerants is prohibited.

(NO gasoline, kerosene, lacquer, or other petroleum products)

Recreational firepit with an adult male standing nearby with a shovel, bucket of water, and a hose.

Agricultural Burning:

Please contact

Weber Fire District

prior to starting your Agricultural Burn

801-782-3580

Agricultural burning allowed for specific purposes only related to farming operations. Burning is limited to ditch banks, fence lines, field stubble (corn/grain), and open grazing areas. However, due to recent changes in regulations, you may now need to obtain a permit.

*Please refer to the chart below for more details.

Agricultural burning is defined by the

Utah State Code 11-7-1(2) as:

“..the burning of irrigation ditches, fields, or fence lines.”

Utah State Tax Code 59-2-503 defines agriculture land as;

"Land being over 5 acres in size used for agricultural purposes."

To qualify for Agricultural Burning you MUST:

Have land zoned as agricultural land.
Have agricultural land over 5 acres in size AND used for any of these purposes:
- Land used for farming and crop production.
- Land used for livestock grazing.
- Ditch banks associated with farmland or crop production areas.
- Open fields
You may NEED a permit!!
Follow the Ag Burning and Permit Process listed below!