Icard Township Fire / Rescue Inc. N.C. Burning Permits

Smoke from open burning can cause serious health problems and pollute the air. That's why
the state regulates open burning. Only leaves, branches or other plant growth can be burned.

It's illegal to burn:

* Garbage, paper and cardboard
* Tires and other rubber products
* Building materials, including lumber Wire, plastics and synthetic materials
* Asphalt shingles and heavy oils
* Paints, household and agricultural chemicals

Homeowners can burn yard trimmings (excluding logs and stumps) if allowable under local
ordinances, no public pickup is available, and it doesn't cause a public nuisance. Other
allowable burning includes campfires, outdoor barbeques, and bonfires for festive
occasions. Landowners can also open burn vegetation to clear land or rights-of-way,
provided that:

* Prevailing winds are away from built up areas and roads.
* Fires are at least 1,000 feet away from occupied buildings.
* Burning is done between 8 a.m. And 6 p.m.

Remember, burn permits issued by the NC Division of Forest Resources or any local
government do not excuse a person from following these rules. For more information,
contact your Air Quality Regional Supervisor (see map below) or local County Forest Ranger.

If you wish, you may view North Carolina General Statute Chapter 113, Article 4C: Regulation
of Open Fires.

Before filling out an open burning permit application, Please familiarize yourself with these
Air Quality regulations related to outdoor burning.

You can be fined up to $10,000 for illegal open burning in N.C.

Open Burning Permits

Fire Department Use Only

Submit Burning Permits to
burningpermits@icardfirerescue.com

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