Outdoor burning rules in Newport News, 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.
Newport News regulates open burning under Chapter 16 of the City Code (Fire Prevention). Open burning of trash is prohibited. Recreational fires and yard waste burning may be allowed under specific conditions with a burn permit from the fire department.
Under Newport News Code Chapter 16, open burning is regulated by the fire department. Burning of household trash and construction debris is prohibited. Small recreational fires for cooking or warmth may be allowed in approved containers. Yard waste burning may require a permit. Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) burn regulations also apply. The fire department may issue burn bans during dry conditions.
Open burning violations result in fire department citations. Burning during burn bans or without required permits carries fines.
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