Open burning is a source of air pollution that is regulated by the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ). There are statewide rules in place that regulate open burning activities. Recent modifications to these rules change the open burn periods and include a statewide requirement to obtain a DAQ Online Open Burn Permit Application prior to burning.
The Utah Division of Air Quality requires the clearing index MUST be above 500. Click the link below to check the clearing index on the day you wish to burn. Brigham City is located within Airshed #4.
https://www.weather.gov/slc/ClearingIndex#tab-3
1. Residential burn permits are limited to yard waste and or natural vegetation waste. No burning of cardboard, wood, plastic, or any type of construction waste is permitted. Brigham City provides a combined compost/green waste/recycling facility located at 820 North Watery Lane, which is open to all Brigham City citizens. Use of this facility is strongly encouraged prior to burning.
Residential burn permits are only issued during the state’s open burn window. Open burn periods by the State of Utah are:
No burning shall be started before 8:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m. If there is not an open burn window or if the clearing index is forecast to be below 500, the program will not allow a person to complete the application.
If completing the open burn permit application online is not an option, a hard copy of the application may be completed and submitted by mail to the DAQ for electronic processing. To request a hard copy of the open burn permit application, contact the DAQ by phone at (801) 536-4000. Please note: it may take up to 14 days from the date of request to receive an open burn permit if a hard copy is submitted for processing.
Click this Link for a PERMIT; PERMIT/NOTIFY
Filling out the form and submitting it will serve as notification. There is no need to call and no need for the Fire Marshall's signature on the form.
2. Agriculture burning is regulated by Utah Administrative Rule R307-202, and Utah Code Annotated, (UCA) 11-7-1. Except for areas zoned as residential, agriculture burning must meet these requirements;
Provisions of Utah Administrative Rule R307-202 are not applicable to:
As provided for in Utah Code 11-7-1
A permit will not be required for the burning of fence lines on cultivated lands, canals, or irrigation ditches, provided that the individual notifies the fire department of the approximate time that the burning will occur. Notification will take place by using the State Department of Air Quality link below.
Click this Link for a PERMIT; PERMIT/NOTIFY
Filling out the form and submitting it will serve as notification. There is no need to call and no need for the Fire Marshall's signature on the form.