Burn Permits
Fees: $15.00 for 90 days
Golden Valley Fire District conducts inspections of all burn permits.
The following requirements must be met and completed before the inspection, or the permit will be denied.
E.P.A. regulations prohibit burning of any household trash or waste. The burning of materials containing adhesives ie: OSB, Plywood, or Particle Board is prohibited along with all painted materials.
- The material to be burned shall be no less than fifty (50) feet from any structure, vehicles or propane tanks.
- There will be a clearing (no weeds) of no less than twenty (20) feet all around the material to be burned. Feeder piles will also be kept outside of this area.
- The burn pile shall be no larger than three (3) feet high and four (4) feet across.
- The area will be prepared and ready to light.
- A permit is required if wanting to use a weed burning torch. The requirements for using a weed burning torch are as follows: must have a three (3) feet clearance from fence on either side; four(4) feet clearance from any structure; four(4) feet clearance from propane tanks. May require more clearance upon inspection.
- You must have available the necessary equipment (water supply, water hose, shovel, sand) on site to extinguish the fire.
- Any public official may order that the burn be extinguished or may prohibit burning during periods of inadequate smoke dispersion, excessive visibility impairment, or extreme fire danger.
- Call the admin office, at (928) 565-3479 to make arrangements for your inspection, office hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Fire personnel will then come out to the location where the burn will take place to inspect the area out to the location where the burn will take place to inspect the area. The person (or other responsible adult) applying for the permit must be present for the inspection.
Inspections are performed if time and personnel are available. This is not a guarantee, as emergencies may come up that will take priority.
If the area is properly prepared, the fire district representative will issue a permit and burning may commence.
Burning can only be done during daylight hours, and only if weather permits.
If you are not the property owner, you must obtain a written letter from the property owner giving permission to obtain Burn Permit.
Note: EPA regulations prohibit burning of any household trash or waste.
