Alaska Administrative Code
Title 11 - Natural Resources
Part 6 - Lands
Chapter 95 - Forest Resources and Practices
Article 6 - Forest Fire Protection
11 AAC 95.414 - Small Scale burn permits

Universal Citation: 11 AK Admin Code 95.414

Current through August 30, 2024

(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.

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

Authority:AS 41.15.020

AS 41.15.050

AS 41.17.080

AS 41.17.060

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