Outdoor burning rules in Henderson, NV — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Open burning of yard waste, trash, and vegetation is illegal year-round in Henderson and Clark County under DAQ Regulation 52 and HMC Title 6. Violations carry air-quality penalties plus fire-code citations.
Clark County Department of Air Quality (DAQ) Air Quality Regulation 52 prohibits open outdoor burning throughout Clark County including Henderson year-round. This covers burning of leaves, branches, construction debris, trash, agricultural waste, and land-clearing debris. The Las Vegas Valley is a federally designated non-attainment area for PM-10 (coarse particulate) and ozone, making any smoke source subject to enforcement by DAQ plus Henderson Fire. Only small recreational campfires in approved devices (see backyard-fires) are permitted. Burn barrels are prohibited. Agricultural burning requires a DAQ permit which is rarely granted within incorporated Henderson. Nevada NRS 477.030 adopts the International Fire Code which also restricts open burning based on fire-danger conditions. Red Flag Warnings from the National Weather Service automatically prohibit all outdoor flame regardless of device. Residents must use curbside green waste pickup (Republic Services) or haul to Apex Regional Landfill; burning is never an option.
Open burning: DAQ fines up to 10,000 dollars per day plus HMC Title 6 misdemeanor citation. Starting wildfire: felony arson and full restitution for suppression costs and damage.
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