Outdoor burning rules in Lafayette, LA — 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 regulated by LDEQ under Louisiana Administrative Code Title 33. Lafayette may have additional restrictions. Parish burn bans apply seasonally.
LDEQ regulates outdoor burning statewide under Louisiana Administrative Code Title 33, Part III. Burning garbage, construction debris, and plastic is always prohibited. Lafayette may prohibit all outdoor burning except recreational fires within city limits. Parish burn bans are issued during dry conditions. Agricultural burning is common in Louisiana's rural areas and requires notification to the Department of Agriculture and Forestry. Louisiana's sugarcane harvest season involves extensive controlled burning in agricultural parishes.
LDEQ violation: fines vary. Burn ban violation: misdemeanor $100 to $500. City fines vary by ordinance.
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