Outdoor burning rules in Prince William County, VA — 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 requires a Fire Marshal permit, applied for at least 72 hours ahead. From February 15 to April 30, burning is only allowed between 4 p.m. and midnight under Virginia's forest-fire law. May through September, only recreational fires and bonfires are allowed due to DEQ air rules.
In Prince William County a person may not kindle open burning — combustion emitted directly to the air without a stack or chimney — unless approved and permitted by the Fire Marshal's Office (apply and pay at least 72 hours in advance). During Virginia's spring wildfire season, February 15 through April 30, VA Code § 10.1-1142 (the "4 p.m. Burn Law") bans outdoor fires near woodland before 4 p.m. From May through September, Virginia DEQ air-quality rules (9VAC5-130) prohibit most open burning; only recreational fires and permitted bonfires are allowed. Notify the county Communications Center at 703-792-6500 before and after burning.
The fire code official is authorized to order extinguishment of unlawful or hazardous open burning; permits may be revoked and violations of the forest-fire burn law carry misdemeanor penalties.
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