11 Alaska Admin. Code § 95.414

Current through May 31, 2024
Section 11 AAC 95.414 - Small Scale burn permits
(a) A person must obtain a small scale burn permit before burning
(1) in a burn barrel;
(2) up to one acre of mowed lawn less than four inches in height; or
(3) a pile of natural materials consisting of a total fuel area less than 10 feet in diameter and less than four feet in height.
(b) Small scale burn permits may be obtained
(1) at a Division of Forestry office;
(2) at locations authorized by the Division of Forestry; and
(3) on the Division of Forestry's Internet website.
(c) A small scale burn permit is valid for the calendar year in which the permit is issued.
(d) Under a small scale burn permit, a person may conduct only a single burn at a time.
(e) A small scale burn permit will include the following safe burning terms, conditions, and requirements:
(1) construction of an appropriate firebreak before igniting a fire in a barrel or a pile; or preparing a lawn appropriately before it is ignited;
(2) supervision of the fire until the fire is completely out;
(3) presence of sufficient tools and water to control or extinguish the fire;
(4) location of burn piles away from structures and utility lines.
(f) A person must comply with the terms of the permit.

11 AAC 95.414

6/2/2019, Register 230, May 2019

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry website is https://das.alaska.gov/burn.

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