***Can NOT Burn on RED FLAG warning days*** Show 1. No household trash or garbage To apply for open burning, please visit www.tcesd12permits.com and create an account. Then select the Open Burning option at the top of the page. The Current version of the Outdoor Burning Rule is the result of a concerted effort to produce a streamlined, unambiguous rule that could be applied consistently and fairly throughout Texas. The purpose of the rule is to protect the environment, promote public health and safety, and avoid nuisance conditions through the sensible regulation of outdoor burning. Summary of the Rule Notify the Texas Forest Service prior to any prescribed or controlled burning for forest management purposes. Also, you must notify your local area Fire Department (ESD) regarding local requirements.
Burning can be initiated and continued only when wind direction and other weather conditions are such that smoke and other pollutants will not cause adverse effects to any public road, landing strip, navigable water, or off-site structure containing sensitive receptors. For the purposes of the rule, “structure containing sensitive receptors” is defined as follows:
Burning will be conducted in compliance with the following weather and timing conditions:
Electrical insulation, treated lumber, plastics, non-wood construction/demolition materials, heavy oils, asphaltic materials, potentially explosive materials, chemical wastes, and items containing natural or synthetic rubber can not be burned. Exception for
Fire Training Exception for Prescribed Burns Exception for Disposal Fires Domestic waste: Diseased animal carcasses: Veterinarians: Trees, brush, etc., on-site: Crop residues: Trees,
brush, etc., off-site: Responsibility for Consequences of Outdoor Burning How much is a burn ban ticket in Texas?A violation of the Court Order Prohibiting Outdoor Burning is a Class C Misdemeanor and punishable of a fine up to $500.
Are fire pits legal in Texas?Fire pits are acceptable fire rings as long as there are no burning items outside the pit. It also must be at least 25 feet from combustible items.
What is prohibited in burn ban Texas?Don't burn any electrical insulation; treated lumber; plastics; construction or demolition materials not made of wood; heavy oils; asphaltic materials; potentially explosive materials; chemical wastes; or items that contain natural or synthetic rubber.
Can you burn in a fire pit during a burn ban in Texas?Check with your city and county about burn bans and local rules for outdoor fires. The Texas A&M Forest Service's map lists county burn bans. Statewide, Texas limits outdoor burning to: Campfires, bonfires, fire pits, and cooking fires.
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