Outdoor burning rules in Cranston, RI — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Cranston prohibits open burning of refuse, rubbish, and waste materials. RIDEM approval is required for any open burning under RIGL 23-23 and 250-RICR-120-05-4. Recreational fires in approved containers with proper setbacks are generally permitted.
Cranston follows state open burning regulations administered by RIDEM. Open burning of leaves, brush, yard waste, and debris is prohibited without written RIDEM Director approval under RIGL 23-23. The Cranston Fire Department enforces local fire safety codes. Recreational fires using clean-burning fuel in approved containers are permitted with proper setbacks from structures. All outdoor fires must be constantly attended with extinguishing equipment available. Burning is prohibited on air quality alert days declared by RIDEM. The city fire prevention bureau may require approved fire containers for any residential burning.
Open burning without RIDEM approval: state penalties. Fire code violations: Cranston Fire Department citations. Causing a fire: criminal liability.
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