Springdale, AR Fire Regulations: Outdoor Burning (2026)
Outdoor burning rules in Springdale, AR, 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
- Permit source
- Fire Station 1, weekdays
- Minimum distance
- 50 feet from any building
- Prohibited fuel
- Plastics, rubber, shingles, debris
- Deadline to extinguish
- Completely out by dark
Summary
Outdoor burning inside Springdale requires a permit from the fire department, must stay 50 feet from any building, and can't include plastics, rubber, shingles, or other black-smoke-producing debris.
(1)A burn permit is required before burning commences. Permits may be obtained at Fire Station 1, 417 Holcomb, on Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A fire may not be started before obtaining a permit. Large burns may be subject to a site inspection by the fire marshal's office.(2)Fires shall be small and 50 feet or more from any building. Any variance from this subsection must be approved by the fire department and must meet the fire code provisions.(3)A fire must be attended by a competent person at all times, which means the fire may not be too large in size or exceed the amount of locations for those attending the fire to properly manage and control it.(4)Fire control equipment must be available, for example, a garden hose, water extinguisher, or heavy equipment. Anything other than water must be approved by the fire department.(5)Burning plastics, rubber, shingles, building debris, or anything that will create black smoke is prohibited.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 145).
Full Breakdown
Springdale requires a burn permit before any outdoor fire is started in the city, obtained at Fire Station 1 on weekdays between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.; large burns can trigger a fire marshal site inspection (§ 46-2(a)(1)). Permitted fires must stay small and 50 feet or more from any building unless the fire department approves a variance, be attended by a competent person at all times, and have fire control equipment such as a garden hose or extinguisher on hand. Burning plastics, rubber, shingles, building debris, or anything producing black smoke is prohibited, gasoline can't be used to start the fire, and the fire must be completely out by dark.
Violations & Fines
Burning without a permit, burning within 50 feet of a building without an approved variance, or burning prohibited materials like plastics or shingles is unlawful under § 46-1, punishable under the general penalty section, § 1-9.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a permit to burn brush in Springdale?
Can I burn shingles or building debris in my yard?
Sources & Official References
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