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Iron County Fire

Burn Permit Information

Review Iron County outdoor burning regulations, seasonal restrictions, safety requirements, and permit application instructions before conducting any open burning activity.

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Open Burn Season

November 1 – May 31

Burning is permitted only with an approved permit and when air quality, fire conditions, and weather restrictions allow.

Closed Fire Season

June 1 – October 31

A state-issued closed season burn permit is required during the statutory closed fire season.

Permit Requirement

Permit Required

A written approved county burn permit is required in unincorporated areas during the open burn season.

Air Quality Requirement

Clearing Index Rules

Burn permits are only valid when the clearing index meets Utah Air Conservation standards.

Violations

Class C Misdemeanor

Violations may result in penalties pursuant to section 1.08 of the county code.

Outdoor Burning Rules

Iron County allows outdoor burning of natural materials permitted by state law when environmental, safety, and regulatory conditions are appropriate.

Closed Fire Season Notice

Burning is prohibited during the statutory closed fire season unless a state-issued closed season burn permit is obtained in advance.

  1. Burning Prohibited; Exemptions: Burning is prohibited during the statutory closed fire season (June 1 – October 31), except where state statute permits and a state-issued permit has been obtained beforehand.
  2. Notification Requirement: Anyone obtaining a closed-season permit must notify their local fire department of the approximate burn time before burning begins.
  3. Official Duty Exemption: Local, state, and federal fire officials acting within the scope of official duty are exempt.
  4. Penalties: Violations are punishable as a class C misdemeanor and subject to county penalties.

Permit Requirements & Restrictions

  1. Burn Permit Required: A written approved county burn permit is required in unincorporated areas during the open burn season.
  2. Utah Air Conservation Regulations Compliance:
    • Permits may be issued between April 1 and May 31 when the clearing index is above 500.
    • Permits may be issued between November 1 and March 31 when the clearing index is above 250.
    • Check current conditions through the National Weather Service Salt Lake City office at (801) 524-5133.
    • Permits may be extended one day at a time upon request to the issuing officer before the permit expires.
      • Clearing Index
  3. Red Flag Conditions: Permits will not be issued or honored when red flag conditions exist or are forecast by the National Weather Service.
  4. Permit Revocation: The state Fire Warden or chief fire officer may postpone, revoke, or deny permits because of environmental conditions, public nuisance concerns, applicant competency, or public safety risks.
  5. Violations: Violations remain punishable as a class C misdemeanor.