Burn Permits will only be issued when Fire Danger is posted at Medium or below.

Burn permits will only be issued in person at Station 61 at 208 Richmond Town House Road

Monday-Friday  8-3

Weekends please call 401-487-9855 for the on duty officer

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Laws

1. Under the authority of the Department of Environmental Management, open burning of any type requires a written permit issued by your local Fire Department. Contact the Richmond Carolina Fire Department on their non-emergency line (401-213-6595) to inquiry about a burning permit.
2. In all instances fires must be attended until fully extinguished.
3. The material to be burned shall be clean brush or untreated wood.
4. Absolutely no hazardous materials.
5. Permits can only be issued to residential homeowners. Commercial and industrial operations are not permitted to burn.

Penalties for Violations

1. Fine of not less than $10.00 nor more than $100.00 or imprisonment for not more than 30 days nor less than 10 days or both.
2. Liability for all damages and suppression cost in fighting a resulting fire.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN KEEPING OUR COMMUNITY SAFE FOR ALL.