Outdoor burning rules in Tulsa, OK — 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 is illegal within Tulsa city limits under Title 14 (International Fire Code adoption). Open burning means burning materials with products of combustion emitted directly into ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney. In unincorporated Tulsa County, a burning variance permit from the Tulsa Health Department is required (no fee). Exemptions exist for recreational fires, portable outdoor fireplaces, and barbecue grills.
ODEQ regulates outdoor burning statewide under Title 2, Chapter 16 of the Oklahoma Administrative Code. Burning garbage, construction debris, and plastic is always prohibited. Tulsa may prohibit all outdoor burning except recreational fires within city limits. County burn bans enacted by county commissioners are very common during dry, windy seasons. Agricultural burning may require ODEQ notification. Oklahoma’s wind patterns make outdoor burning especially hazardous.
ODEQ violation: fines vary. Burn ban violation: misdemeanor $100 to $500. City fines vary by ordinance.
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