Outdoor burning rules in St. Clair Shores, MI — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Michigan requires DNR burn permits for outdoor burning of yard debris in most of the state. Permits are issued daily based on fire weather and are mandatory north of a specified line.
Under Part 515 of the Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act, MCL 324.51501 et seq., burning of debris on land outside of cities and incorporated villages requires a permit from the Department of Natural Resources. Permits are issued or denied daily based on weather conditions via the DNR's online system. Burning of household trash, plastics, and treated wood is prohibited statewide under Part 115 air quality rules. Local fire departments and DEGLE jointly enforce.
Burning without a required permit is a misdemeanor under MCL 324.51512, punishable by up to 90 days jail and fines. Liability extends to suppression costs and damage if fire escapes.
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