Outdoor burning rules in Provo, 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 Provo is prohibited except for permitted recreational fires under City Code §9.51.040. The Utah Division of Air Quality's Red/Yellow air action days ban all burning. Residents must check air quality before any fire.
Provo City Code §9.51.040 prohibits open burning with exceptions for small recreational fires. Burning is restricted to dry, clean natural materials — no garbage, plastics, rubber, oils, or construction waste. On Red or Yellow air action days declared by the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ), all burning including recreational fires and wood-burning fireplaces is prohibited in the Wasatch Front counties (including Utah County). Compliance officers use infrared cameras to detect violations. The DAQ assesses fines up to $150 for households violating no-burn days. Residents must obtain a burn permit from the city or fire chief; the state's online burn permit system at air.utah.gov applies to unincorporated areas, but Provo residents contact the city/Fire Chief directly.
Burning on Red/Yellow air action days: up to $150 fine from Utah DAQ. Unpermitted open burning: fire code violation with potential fines.
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