Outdoor burning rules in Mansfield, TX — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Mansfield prohibits most outdoor burning under TCEQ rule 30 TAC 111.209. Burning yard waste, trash, and construction debris is banned. Only contained recreational fires and authorized ceremonial fires are allowed.
The City of Mansfield generally prohibits outdoor burning within city limits under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality rule 30 TAC 111.209 and the adopted International Fire Code. This rule bans open burning of yard waste, household trash, construction debris, tires, plastics, and treated materials in incorporated areas of Texas. Limited exceptions apply to contained recreational fires for cooking or warmth, ceremonial fires authorized by the Fire Marshal, and certain agricultural burns on parcels that meet size and distance thresholds. Even permitted fires are prohibited during Tarrant County burn bans and when winds exceed 15 mph or air quality alerts are in effect. Commercial land clearing operations must obtain authorization and follow TCEQ notification procedures. Residents who need to dispose of yard waste should use the citys solid waste contractor, which provides curbside yard trimmings collection. Large land clearing projects should contact the Fire Marshal at (817) 276-4800 to discuss compliant disposal options.
Illegal outdoor burning is a Class C misdemeanor with fines up to 2000 dollars under the fire code and may also result in TCEQ enforcement for air quality violations. Repeated or large-scale illegal burning can escalate to state-level enforcement with significantly higher penalties.
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