Arizona Statewide Rule
Arizona Outdoor Burning Permits and Air Quality Rules
Key Facts
- Air quality authority
- ADEQ A.R.S. Title 49
- Forestry authority
- DFFM A.R.S. Title 37
- Maricopa County
- Most burns prohibited
- No-burn days
- Mandatory compliance
Summary
Arizona regulates open burning through ADEQ air quality rules and DFFM forestry statutes, requiring permits for most outdoor burns and prohibiting burns during no-burn declarations.
A. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other section of this article: 1. It is unlawful for any person to ignite, cause to be ignited, permit to be ignited, or suffer, allow, or maintain any open outdoor fire except as provided in this section. 2. From May 1 through September 30 each year, it is unlawful for any person to ignite, cause to be ignited, permit to be ignited or suffer, allow or maintain any open outdoor fire in area A as defined in section 49-541.
Full Breakdown
Outdoor burning in Arizona is governed by Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) air quality rules under A.R.S. Title 49 and Department of Forestry and Fire Management (DFFM) authority under A.R.S. Title 37. Burns generally require a permit from the local fire authority or DFFM, must follow smoke management practices, and are prohibited during ADEQ no-burn day declarations or DFFM fire restrictions. Maricopa County prohibits most residential open burning year-round.
Violations & Penalties
Illegal burning may result in fines from $50 to $1,000 per day; causing wildfire damage may trigger felony charges and full cost recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
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