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Weber Fire District Announces 2026 Open & Agriculture Burn Dates

15 March 2026

​The Weber Fire District wants to remind the citizens of Farr West, Marriott-Slaterville, West Haven, Hooper, Huntsville, Uintah, and unincorporated areas of Weber County that the open burn window for yard clean up starts March 30 and will end May 30, 2026.
 
You can obtain a burn permit by visiting the Dept. of Air Quality (DAQ) website at www.airquality.utah.gov or by visiting the Weber Fire District website at weberfiredistrict.com where additional information can be found.
 
Burn Permit Guideline

• Once a burn permit is obtained, the clearing index must be above 500 in order to burn legally. You can check the air quality index online. Open burning is regulated by the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and is a source of air pollution. There are statewide rules in place that regulate open burn activities to help minimize emissions and ensure that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQX) are met. Modifications to burning rules occurred in 2013 and were issued by the Utah State DAQ. These changes include a statewide requirement to obtain a DAQ online burn permit application. You may obtain a burn permit by visiting DAQ’s web site at airquality.utah.gov.​
• Burning material must be of vegetation type, i.e., tree limbs, leaves & grass clippings.​

• Tires, paint, conventional lumber, or any material that is manufactured is NOT allowed to be burned.​

• Fires must always be accompanied and must be extinguished by dark.​

• Agricultural burning does not require a burn permit, nor does it need to observe the clearing index of 500. However, we strongly encourage the agricultural community to observe the 500 ft. clearing index. The only things allowed to be burned under the agriculture burn umbrella are ditch banks, fence lines, stubble (grain, corn), and open grazing land.​

• The Fire Department does reserve the right to extinguish any fire that becomes a public nuisance or becomes out of control.​

• Failure to comply with state or county open burning regulations could result in a fine. 

For further assistance, please contact Weber Fire District at 801-782-3580 or visit weberfiredistrict.com.

Specific Burning Regulations
Open Burning is regulated by the Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) and is a source of air pollution. There are statewide rules in place that regulate open burning activities to help minimize emissions and ensure that the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQX) are met. Modifications to burning rules occurred in 2013 and were issued by Utah State Division of Air Quality. These changes include a statewide requirement to obtain a Utah Division of Air Quality’s online Open Burn Permit Application (weberfiredistrict.com/burning-info). 
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​There are three types of burning—Open, Agricultural, and Recreational:
 
Open Burning: The DAQ rules governing open burning can be found in the Utah Administrative Code (UAC) R307-202. This Rule allows open burning of “Clippings, bushes, plants and pruning’s from trees incident to property and residential clean-up activities.”
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Open Burn Windows (tentatively)

• Spring: March 30 - May 30
• Fall: September 15 - October 30 

 
Open Burning Rules 

• The Clearing index must be 500 or greater. This must be determined each day you burn. To check the airshed clearing index, obtain a permit, or for additional information, visit weberfiredistrict.com/burning-info
• A DAQ Permit must be obtained and permit must be on site.
• Burn in small piles (3’ diameter x 2’ high).
• Burning must be 50 feet from any structure.
• Fires must be constantly attended by a responsible adult who is at least 18 years of age.
• Method of extinguishment must be on site, such as garden hose connected to water source, fire extinguisher with a 4A rating, and/or shovels and buckets.
• No burning of waste material, trash, or other materials that may cause severe pollution is allowed.
• The use of accelerants is prohibited, including gasoline, kerosene, lacquer, or other petroleum products.

 
Agricultural Burning

Please contact Weber Fire District prior to starting your Agricultural Burn 801-782-3580. Agricultural burning is defined by Utah State Code 11-7-1(2) as “...the burning of irrigation ditches, fields, or fence lines.”  Utah State Tax Code 59-2-503 defines agriculture land as “Land being over 5 acres in size used for agricultural purposes.”
 
To qualify for Agricultural Burning you MUST: 

• Have land zoned as agricultural land. 
• Have agricultural land over 5 acres in size and used for any of these purposes: farming and crop production, livestock grazing, ditch banks associated with farmland or crop production.

 
Recreational Burning

• Devices for the primary purpose of preparing food (outdoor grills & fireplaces).
• Campfires & fires used solely for recreational purposes where such fires are under control.
• Approved fire rings or firepits that are 3’ in diameter.
• Attended by a responsible adult that is at least 18 years of age.
• Clear area 25’ from any structure or combustible materials
• ONLY clean, dry wood or charcoal may be used as fuel; no waste or trash allowed.
• Method of extinguishment must be available.

 
The Weber Fire District Headquarters is located at 2013 W. 1300 N. in Farr West, Utah. They may be contacted for questions or additional information at 801-782-3580 or weberfiredistrict.com.