Outdoor burning rules in Huntsville, AL — 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 in Huntsville is regulated by ADEM Admin Code 335-3-4 and requires notification to the Alabama Forestry Commission. Burning household trash is prohibited statewide.
ADEM prohibits open burning of household garbage, tires, plastics, and treated wood. Agricultural, forestry, and land-clearing burns require an Alabama Forestry Commission permit and must follow smoke management rules. Huntsville Fire may impose additional restrictions during dry weather. Burn bans from AFC or Madison County supersede local allowances.
ADEM fines up to 25,000 dollars per day for illegal burning. Local fire code violations add city fines up to 500 dollars.
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