BURN PERMIT CHECKLIST

The following information is provided to aid in your permit process. The fire District does not issue burn permits, however some of the Cities require you apply for a burn permit. Check with your city before burning.

BEFORE BURNING

Contact: Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. TNRCC

The link here will assist you in contacting the TNRCC, outdoor burning is not just a fire threat but also a pollution issue governed by the TNRCC.  Their rules and regulations must be followed.  

DENTON COUNTY REQUIREMENTS

You must always contact the county prior to burning. Call them at 940-898-5640 and provide them with the following information:

• Name
• Address
• Phone Number
• Address of burn location
• Material to be burned
• Amount to be burned
• Amount to be burned
• Burn conditions for burning

Denton county will not allow you to burn unless the wind speed is less than 15 MPH and they will only let you burn during daylight hours.

TRENCH BURNING

Trench burning provides a safer environment by containing the fire to a more manageable area.

Trench burning greatly reduces the amount of smoke introduced into the atmosphere due to a more complete combustion caused by the injection of air into the burn pile.

Trench burning allows you to burn in a higher wind speed due to the location of the material in a trench and the small amount of smoke produced during the process.

Trench burning helps your relationship with your neighbors, as nuisance complaints are reduced.

Trench burning allows you to burn in areas not usually available, due to the increased efficiency of the burn.

CONTACTS FOR TRENCH BURNERS AND TRENCHERS

• Internet
• Yellow Pages
• Rental Services
• Heavy Construction Companies

ALTERNATIVES TO BURNING

• Mulching
• Transport to City Brush Site
• Contracting removal