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Davis County, UT Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

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.

Key Facts

Permit
Utah DAQ online open-burn permit
Clearing index
Must be 500 or greater
Spring season
April 1 - May 31
Fall season
September 15 - October 31
Restricted days
No burning on action days

Summary

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)

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Davis County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

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. Spring: April 1st - May 31st. Fall: September 15th - October 31st.

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Full Breakdown

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.

Violations & Fines

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an open-burn permit?
Apply through the Utah Division of Air Quality's online open-burn permit system. Permits are issued for a set period and are valid only for the listed land, and only when the clearing index is 500 or higher.
Can I burn leaves and yard waste in a burn barrel?
No. Wasatch Front air rules effectively bar burn barrels, and yard waste burning is limited to permitted residential burn seasons. Composting or curbside green-waste is the alternative.

Sources & Official References

Other rules in Davis County

Parking Rules: Overnight ParkingSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Street Parking LimitsSome RestrictionsFire Pits & Backyard FiresSome RestrictionsFireworksSome RestrictionsWildfire ZonesSome RestrictionsBrush ClearanceSome RestrictionsNoise Ordinances: Barking DogsSome RestrictionsParking Rules: Driveway RulesSome RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Breed RestrictionsSignificant RestrictionsAnimal Ordinances: Pet LimitsSome Restrictions

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