Lehi, UT Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in Lehi, UT, also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance, set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Key Facts
- Permit Contact
- Lehi Fire Chief
- Burn Season
- Apr 1–May 31, Sep 15–Oct 31
- Clearing Index
- Must be 500+
- Red/Yellow Days
- All burning prohibited
Summary
Open burning in Lehi requires contacting the Fire Chief for permits. Burn permits are issued during April 1–May 31 and September 15–October 31 when the clearing index is 500+. Red/Yellow air action days prohibit all burning.
8.12.080. Open Burnings Prohibited – Exceptions. (2) It shall be unlawful for any person to kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained without a permit any open burning of any kind unless conducted and approved in accordance with this section. (3) Upon obtaining all necessary permits, the following burnings shall be allowed by this section, except that any allowed open burning shall not include the burning of rubbish as defined in this section, whether contained in an incinerator or not, and all fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.
Full Breakdown
Lehi City has a specific burn ordinance (available at the Utah Fire Marshal's local ordinances page). Burn permits require coordination with the Fire Chief rather than using the standard online county permit system. The Utah Division of Air Quality governs open burning statewide: permits may be issued during April 1–May 31 and September 15–October 31 when the atmospheric clearing index is 500 or higher. Only dry, clean natural materials may be burned. On Red or Yellow air action days in Utah County, all burning including fire pits is prohibited. The Utah DAQ enforces violations with fines up to $150.
Violations & Fines
Burning on Red/Yellow days: up to $150 DAQ fine. Burning without permit: fire code violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Lehi?
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Lehi?
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