Outdoor burning rules in Loudoun 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.
Loudoun prohibits open burning of trash, construction debris, and yard waste within 300 feet of occupied buildings. VA 4 PM Law applies Feb 15 to Apr 30. Burn permit required from VDOF for agricultural burns.
Outdoor burning in Loudoun County is regulated under the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, VDEQ air quality rules (9 VAC 5-130), and Virginia's 4 PM Burning Law (VA Code §10.1-1142). Open burning is prohibited within 300 feet of occupied buildings without permit. During February 15 through April 30, burning is prohibited before 4 PM within 300 feet of woodland. Burning of garbage, tires, treated lumber, plastics, construction debris, and wire insulation is prohibited year-round. Agricultural burns (crop residue, pasture management) require coordination with VDOF and may need a Loudoun Fire Marshal burn permit. Data center construction sites may not burn debris. Burns must be attended and extinguished fully.
4 PM Law: up to $500 (Class 3 misdemeanor). Illegal burning (prohibited materials): $250-$1,000. Burning during bans/air quality alerts: up to $1,000 plus potential criminal charges under VA §18.2-86.
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