Burn Permit Information
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Burn permits are available:
A Residential Burn Permit is required for a burn pile during fire season to burn debris that has originated from your property. Fire season is typically May 1st to October/November depending weather and fire conditions. Residential Burn Permits can be obtained from Pioneer Fire Station #38 during business hours.
Terms of a Residential Burn Permit
- The permit will be valid for three fire seasons.
- You must call the burn information line at (530) 621-5897 immediately prior to burning, even during winter months. Burn restrictions can change throughout the day.
- Maximum pile size is 4 foot diameter.
- The area within 10 feet of the outer edge of the pile is maintained free and clear of all flammable material and vegetation.
- Responsible person in attendance with shovel until fire is dead out.
- Water supply at burning site.
- No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.
Violations of any burning permit terms are a violation of California State law. (Public Resources Code 4421, 4422, 4423, and 4425)
Health & Safety Code 13009 states that persons who lose control of a permitted burn may be held liable for suppression costs.
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Other Types of Permits
- Interagency Burning Permit – LE-5 – Required for landowners who burn larger than 4 x 4 burn piles or who burn on vacant land. Issued by Cal Fire, USFS or Air Quality Management.
- Campfire Permit – LE-63 – Required for individuals that camp outside of improved campgrounds. Issued by Federal & State Wildland Fire Agencies