Residential Burn & Campfire Permits
Residential Burn Permits and Campfire Permits are only available directly through the CAL FIRE website
Outdoor Residential Waste Burning
Residential Burn Permits
A Residential Burn Permit is valid only on days determined “Permissible Burn Days” by the Placer County Air Pollution Control District, pursuant to Section 39298 of the Health and Safety Code.
Placer County Burn Day Information – Click here for information
- To check for Permissible Burn Day in Placer Count call (800) 998-2876
El Dorado County Burn Day Information – Click here for information
- To check for Permissible Burn Day in El Dorado County (530) 621-5842 or (866) 332-2876
Guidelines
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NO BURNING is allowed on Red Flag Warning Days.
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In case of emergency, call 911.
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You will be required to watch an introductory video before completing the application.
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You are required to follow all Burn Guidelines and Red Flag Warnings.
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Always make sure it is a Permissible Burn Day.
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The maximum pile size shall be 4 feet in diameter.
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The area within 10 feet of the outer edge of the pile shall be maintained free and clear of all flammable material and vegetation.
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There must be a responsible adult in attendance with a shovel until the fire is dead out.
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There must be a water supply at the burning site.
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No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.
Campfire Permits
Campfire Permits must be obtained directly through the CAL FIRE web page and campfires are only allowed in a properly screened wood-burning outdoor fireplace or chimenea approved by North Tahoe Fire.
- No burning is allowed on Red Flag Warning Days.
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You will be required to watch an introductory video prior to completing the application.
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You are required to follow all Fire Season Restrictions.
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There must be a responsible adult in attendance with a shovel until the fire is dead out.
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There must be a water supply.
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No campfires shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.
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In case of emergency, call 911.
