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Fire Regulations in Belchertown, MA (2026)

1 verified fire regulations for Belchertown, Massachusetts, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Outdoor Burning

Belchertown requires an open-burning permit from the Fire Department during the state-authorized window of January 15 to May 1. Permits cost $20 for the season; daily activation is required through the online portal or by calling the fire station. Burning hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with fires fully extinguished by 4 p.m. — only brush may be burned, and fires must be 75 feet from any building.

Belchertown, MA Outdoor Burning Rules

Some Restrictions

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County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Belchertown city rules.

Fire Regulations in Hampshire County