Outdoor burning rules in Des Plaines, IL — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Outdoor burning in Des Plaines is regulated under the Des Plaines Fire Code (MC Chapter 3) and Illinois EPA rules (415 ILCS 5). Refuse burning is prohibited. Recreational fires in approved containers may be allowed.
Des Plaines adopts the International Fire Code with local amendments (MC Chapter 3). Illinois EPA (415 ILCS 5) prohibits burning of refuse, garbage, and most landscape waste. Cook County may require open burning permits for certain activities. Contact the Des Plaines Fire Prevention Bureau at 847-391-5333 for current recreational fire and permit rules.
Illegal open burning may result in fines up to $750 per offense from the city, plus potential state EPA penalties. The Fire Department may order immediate extinguishment.
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