San Angelo, TX Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in San Angelo, 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.
Key Facts
- Ground Fires
- Prohibited
- Open Burn Distance
- 350 ft from structures
- Building Materials
- Illegal to burn
- Burn Bans
- Tom Green County commissioners
- Code
- Sec. 6.06, TCEQ 111.219(7)
Summary
San Angelo strictly limits open burning. Ground fires are prohibited (Sec. 6.06.005), open burning must stay 350 feet from structures, and burning construction materials, trash, or treated wood is banned under TCEQ rules. Tom Green County burn bans routinely halt all outdoor burning.
The burning of construction materials is strictly prohibited in the City of San Angelo as well as the State of Texas, and is in violation of the rules adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Subchapter B, Section 111.219(7), under general requirements. Electrical insulation, treated lumber, plastics, non-wood construction/demolition materials, heavy oils, asphaltic materials, potentially explosive materials, chemical wastes, and items containing natural or synthetic rubber must not be burned. The only exception is for firefighter training.
(Ordinance adopted 1-5-16, § 3; Ord. No. 2023-016, § 2(Exh. B), 2-7-23)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 10).
Full Breakdown
Chapter 6, Article 6.06 of the San Angelo Code governs open burning, defined as combustion emitted directly into the air, excluding grills, recreational fires, and portable fire pits. Ground fires are prohibited (Sec. 6.06.005). The adopted 2021 International Fire Code (amended Sec. 307.4) requires open burning at least 350 feet from any structure. Burning construction materials, electrical insulation, treated lumber, plastics, tires, and chemical wastes is prohibited under Sec. 6.06.004 and TCEQ rule 30 TAC 111.219(7), except for firefighter training. Charcoal and wood cooking are allowed. Tom Green County commissioners issue drought burn bans that suspend outdoor burning countywide.
Violations & Fines
Open-burning violations draw fines up to $2,000 per day under Sec. 1.01.009, each day a separate offense. TCEQ penalties and county burn-ban charges may also apply.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I burn trash or yard waste in San Angelo?
Is burning ever allowed?
Sources & Official References
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