Burn Permit Application
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BURN PERMITS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What can I burn?
You are permitted to burn only the following materials: Weeds, paper, and branches.
What materials am I NOT allowed to burn?
All plastic materials, waste petroleum products, hazardous material containers, aerosol spray containers.
When does my permit expire?
Summit Fire and Medical District is no longer requiring a burn permit to be on file. Please be a courteous neighbor and fill out your name and address in the Burn Permit tab. Once the form is completed it will be sent to the On-Duty Battalion Chief and to Forest Service Dispatch to alert for possible smoke in area. Your burn permit expires daily. If you plan to burn on more than one day, please fill out a burn permit each day you burn.
What are the times that I can burn?
The times range depending on the time of year.
Month | JAN | FEB | MARCH | APRIL | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC |
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Start time | 10am | 10am | 9am | 9am | 9am | 9am | 9am | 9am | 9am | 9am | 10am | 10am |
End Time | 2pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 4pm | 4pm | 4pm | 4pm | 4pm | 3pm | 2pm | 2pm |
Fires are not permitted prior to the start time and must be completely out by the end time.
Can I have a small campfire (warming fire) on my property?
Yes, we just ask that you keep the fire small and that you put it completely out when you are finished. Please be a courteous neighbor and fill out your name and address above. Once the form is completed it will be sent to the On-Duty Battalion Chief and to Forest Service Dispatch to alert for possible smoke in area. Keep in mind if we get a call about a fire on your property we will come out.