Outdoor burning rules in Orem, 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.
Open burning in Orem requires contacting the City or Fire Chief for permits, not the standard online county system. Utah DAQ burn seasons are April 1–May 31 and September 15–October 31 when the clearing index is 500+. Red/Yellow air action days prohibit all burning.
Orem residents must contact the City or Fire Chief directly regarding open burn permits (rather than using the standard county online portal at air.utah.gov). Statewide rules apply: open burning 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 — no trash, tires, or oil. On Red or Yellow air action days declared by the Utah Division of Air Quality, all burning is prohibited in Utah County. The DAQ enforces no-burn days with infrared cameras, fining violators up to $150.
Burning on Red/Yellow action days: up to $150 DAQ fine. Burning without permit: fire code violation.
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