Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 58 - Environmental Quality, Department of
Rule 58.01.06 - SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES
Section 58.01.06.061 - OPEN BURNING AND FIRES
Current through August 31, 2023
Open burning is prohibited at facilities except as authorized by IDAPA 58.01.01, "Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho," and the following: (3-24-22)
01. No Open Burning During an Air Pollution Episode. No open burning may be conducted during an air pollution episode, declared in accordance with IDAPA 58.01.01, "Rules for the Control of Air Pollution in Idaho"; (3-24-22)
02. Conditions Under Which Open Burning Authorized. Open burning is authorized only if it is infrequent and the materials are agricultural wastes, silviculture wastes, land clearing debris, diseased trees, or debris from emergency cleanup operations. Materials burned may not include garbage, dead animals, asphalt, petroleum products, paints, tires or other rubber products, plastics, paper (other than that necessary to start the fire), cardboard, treated wood, construction debris, metal, pathogenic wastes, hazardous wastes, or any other substance (other than natural vegetation) that when burned releases toxic emissions, dense smoke or strong odors; and (3-24-22)
03. Contact Department and Local Fire Authority Prior to Conducting Open Burning. Open burning may be conducted pursuant to conditions set forth by the Department or local fire authority. The owner and operator of the facility must contact the Department and the local fire authority prior to conducting open burning to report its nature and location. (3-24-22)
