Outdoor burning rules in Yavapai County, AZ — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Yavapai County requires a free burn permit for all open burning of vegetative debris. Permits are issued through yavco.burnpermits.com and remain valid through the calendar year. Burners must call 855-441-1001 daily before lighting to confirm burn status. Only vegetative materials may be burned.
Outdoor burning is regulated jointly by Yavapai County, ADEQ, and DFFM. Open burning of yard waste, pine needles, and brush requires a permit through the Yavapai County Fire Consortium (yavco.burnpermits.com). Permits are free and expire December 31. Before each burn, call the Hotline at 855-441-1001 to verify conditions, then call again to activate. Fires must start no earlier than one hour before sunrise and be out two hours before sunset. Piles are limited to 5 feet diameter, kept 50 feet from structures, with water on site. Prohibited materials include tires, treated wood, plastics, trash, batteries, paint, and pesticides. Burning is banned on high-wind days (over 15 mph), ADEQ no-burn days, and during Stage 1 or 2 restrictions.
ADEQ illegal burn fines range from $50 to $1,000 per day. ARS §13-1709 cost recovery if escape causes wildfire. Permit revocation for repeat violations.
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