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Title 10 – Conservation and Development
Chapter 083 – Forests, Parks and Recreation
Subchapter 004 – Forest Fires and Fire Prevention

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(a) Permit Required

No person shall kindle an open-air fire to burn natural wood, brush, weeds, or grass without permission from the town forest fire warden.

• Permit must specify when and where the fire is allowed
• Written “Permit to Kindle” issued within 12 hours
• No burning of treated materials (painted, stained, etc.)

(b) Burn Ban Authority

During high fire risk periods:

• Commissioner may suspend all permits
• Fire wardens must not issue permits

(c) Exceptions

• Snow surrounding burn site
• Stone fireplaces, arches, or fire rings
• Fires 200+ ft from woodland or dry vegetation
• Cities with fire departments

(d) Definitions

Natural wood includes:

• Trees (logs, trunks, limbs, stumps)
• Lumber and timber
• Untreated pallets

Does NOT include:

• Sawdust
• Plywood
• Particle board

(e) Air Quality Authority

Air pollution officials may still prohibit burning under separate regulations.