Outdoor Burning: Manchester vs Nashua

When can I burn outdoors in Manchester?

You need a written permit from the local forest fire warden under RSA 227-L:17. Burning is typically allowed after 5 PM when conditions permit.

Can I burn without a permit when there's snow?

When the ground is completely covered with snow, a permit is not required. Otherwise, a permit is mandatory.

Do I need a permit to have an outdoor fire in Nashua?

Yes - both a city permit under Nashua City Code § 110-2 (Chapter 110, Burning, Open) and a written forest-fire-warden permit under RSA 227-L:17 are required. The Nashua Fire Chief serves as the City Forest Fire Warden. Permits are free at nashuanh.burnpermits.com. A permit is required for any open burning of solid-fuel materials except charcoal, including fire pits, chimineas, and burn barrels.

When is no permit required for outdoor burning in NH?

Under RSA 227-L:17, a written forest-fire-warden permit is required for any outdoor burning 'except when the ground is covered with snow.' Even on snow-covered ground, Nashua City Code § 110-2 still requires a Fire Department permit for open burning on public or private property within city limits.

What hours can I burn in Nashua with a permit?

Nashua's residential burning rules allow burning under a valid permit between 5:00 p.m. and midnight, weather permitting. Permits are not valid during adverse weather, elevated fire-danger conditions, or Class V (Extreme) fire-danger days declared by the NH Division of Forests and Lands.