Outdoor burning rules in Davis County, UT — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Residential and agricultural open burning in Davis County is tightly controlled for air quality. You must obtain the Utah Division of Air Quality online open-burn permit, and burning is allowed only when the clearing index is 500 or greater, during the spring (Apr 1-May 31) and fall (Sep 15-Oct 31)
Davis County sits in DAQ Airshed 5 on the Wasatch Front, where inversions trap smoke, so open burning is heavily restricted. Residential open burning requires the Utah Division of Air Quality's online open-burn permit application, and the clearing index must be 500 or greater before you may light up. Residential burn seasons are April 1-May 31 and September 15-October 31. Agricultural burning during the open-fire season (Nov 1-May 31) requires notification to the fire department with jurisdiction. No burning is allowed on air-quality action/restricted days. Burn barrels are effectively banned by air rules.
Burning without a valid permit, on a low clearing-index day, or on a restricted air-quality day can bring DAQ enforcement and fire-code fines.
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