Quincy, MA Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in Quincy, MA, also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance, set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Key Facts
- State Law
- MGL c. 48 §13
- Season
- January 15 – May 1
- Hours
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Permit Required
- Yes: from Quincy Fire Dept.
- Year-Round Ban?
- No (Quincy not on banned list)
Summary
Quincy is not in the Massachusetts year-round open burning ban list. Under MGL c. 48 §13, open burning is permitted seasonally with a local fire department permit. The burning season runs January 15 to May 1, 10 AM–4 PM only.
Section 13. No person shall set, maintain or increase a fire in the open air at any time except by permission, covering a period not exceeding two days from the date thereof, granted by the forest warden or chief of the fire department in cities and towns, or, in cities having such an official, the fire commissioner; provided, that if such permission is not in writing, a written record of the granting thereof, setting forth the date upon which permission was granted, the dates covered by such permission, the name and address of the person to whom, and the manner in which, such permission was granted, and any other necessary information relative thereto, shall be made and kept...
Full Breakdown
Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) allows open burning in Quincy (unlike neighboring Brookline and Boston, which are permanently banned). Residents must obtain an open burning permit from the Quincy Fire Department before burning. Burning is only allowed January 15 through May 1, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and only when daily air quality conditions permit. You may not burn trash, refuse, or similar materials, only clean wood is permitted. Daily burn approvals can be checked via the MassDEP Air Quality Hotline: (800) 882-1497.
Violations & Fines
Burning without a permit or outside permitted hours is subject to fines under MassDEP and local fire codes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I burn yard waste in my backyard in Quincy?
Do I need a permit for outdoor burning in Quincy?
Sources & Official References
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