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1. What Materials can be burned with a fire permit?
Brush and woood cannot exceed 5 inches in diameter. No combustible domestic waste, treated wood or composite materials may be burned. RSA-125N defines "combustible domestic waste" as, but not limited to, household trash, packaging materials, plastics, coated or laminated papers, rubber, painted or treated wood, coated or treated cardboard, oily rags, and animal, vegetable, and kitchen waste.
2. How close to a structure can I kindle my fire?
A category I fire must be at least 25' from structures and category II or greater must be at least 50' from stuctures.
3. When can I kindle my fire?
A category I fire may be kindled with a permit at any time whether raining or not. A category II and category III fire may only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 am unless it is actually raining.
4. If I started my category II or III fire while it was raining and it stops do I need to extinguish the fire?
Yes! The fire must be extinguished and you will need to wait until after 5:00 pm to kindle it again.
5. Do you own the land where you plan to burn?
If not, you must have written landowner approval in order to recieve a fire permit or furnish proof that you are a legal agent for the landowner.
6. Can I burn materials from demolition of buildings?
The NH Department of Enviromental Services has regulations that must be followed regarding the testing and abatement of asbestos prior to demolition. Only clean, untreated and non-contaminated wood may be burned. Contact NH DES Air Resources Division at 1-800-498-6868 for additional information.
7. Do you have adequate resources to control and completely extinguish your fire?
The permittee shall have sufficient water, tools and personnel necessary to control and completely extinguish the fire. A buried fire is not an extinguished fire.
8. Can I use tires or tubes to start my fire?
No! This would be a serious violation of the NH DES Air Resources Division rules and regulations.
9. How old do I have to be in order to obtain a fire permit?
You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a fire permit.
Brush and woood cannot exceed 5 inches in diameter. No combustible domestic waste, treated wood or composite materials may be burned. RSA-125N defines "combustible domestic waste" as, but not limited to, household trash, packaging materials, plastics, coated or laminated papers, rubber, painted or treated wood, coated or treated cardboard, oily rags, and animal, vegetable, and kitchen waste.
2. How close to a structure can I kindle my fire?
A category I fire must be at least 25' from structures and category II or greater must be at least 50' from stuctures.
3. When can I kindle my fire?
A category I fire may be kindled with a permit at any time whether raining or not. A category II and category III fire may only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 am unless it is actually raining.
4. If I started my category II or III fire while it was raining and it stops do I need to extinguish the fire?
Yes! The fire must be extinguished and you will need to wait until after 5:00 pm to kindle it again.
5. Do you own the land where you plan to burn?
If not, you must have written landowner approval in order to recieve a fire permit or furnish proof that you are a legal agent for the landowner.
6. Can I burn materials from demolition of buildings?
The NH Department of Enviromental Services has regulations that must be followed regarding the testing and abatement of asbestos prior to demolition. Only clean, untreated and non-contaminated wood may be burned. Contact NH DES Air Resources Division at 1-800-498-6868 for additional information.
7. Do you have adequate resources to control and completely extinguish your fire?
The permittee shall have sufficient water, tools and personnel necessary to control and completely extinguish the fire. A buried fire is not an extinguished fire.
8. Can I use tires or tubes to start my fire?
No! This would be a serious violation of the NH DES Air Resources Division rules and regulations.
9. How old do I have to be in order to obtain a fire permit?
You must be at least 18 years old to obtain a fire permit.
This is a synopsis of the administrative rules, regulations, and laws contained in RSA
227-L. If you have questions please contact your local Forest Fire Warden, your Fire
Department or your Forest Ranger.
Commonly Asked Questions
Kingston Fire Department - 148 Main Street - Kingston NH 03848 - Phone 603-642-3626 - Fax 603-642-6307