Outdoor burning rules in Tulsa County, OK — 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 in unincorporated Tulsa County requires a burning variance permit from the Tulsa Health Department (no fee). This protects community air quality. The permit application is available through THD. Recreational fires and barbecue grills are typically exempt. During county burn bans, all outdoor burning may be prohibited.
ODEQ regulates outdoor burning statewide under Title 2, Chapter 16 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. Burning garbage, construction debris, and plastic is always prohibited. Tulsa County may prohibit all outdoor burning except recreational fires within city limits. County burn bans enacted by county commissioners are very common during dry, windy seasons. Agricultural burning may require ODEQ notification. Oklahoma’s wind patterns make outdoor burning especially hazardous.
ODEQ violation: fines vary. Burn ban violation: misdemeanor $100 to $500. City fines vary by ordinance.
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