Fire Regulations in Vermont (2026)

3 rules on the books across Vermont. Select a rule to read the full details.

Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions

Fireworks

Which types of consumer fireworks are legal, when they can be used, and the fines for setting off illegal fireworks.

Vermont bans the sale, possession, and use of consumer fireworks statewide under 20 V.S.A. chapter 177. Only sparklers…

Rules for open flames outdoors including bonfires, yard waste burning, and cooking fires. Some cities ban all outdoor burning year-round.

Vermont requires a permit from the town fire warden for any outdoor burning of natural wood debris under 10 V.S.A. ยง…

Special building and landscaping requirements for properties located in designated wildfire hazard areas or fire severity zones.

Vermont's Commissioner of Forests, Parks and Recreation may suspend outdoor burning statewide or regionally during…