Burn Permits
A burn permit is required before burning any leaves, limbs or yard clippings. You must meet the state requirements for burning before you are issued a permit. These requirements are as follows:
- You must be at least 50 feet from your house, and
- You must be at least 100 feet from a road or street, and
- You must be at least 300 feet from a neighbor's house, and
- You must burn in a barrel or pit with a screen over it.
- Burning is not permitted on rainy, foggy or windy days.
- Only natural vegetation can be burned. No processed wood, rubber, wiring, pvc piping, or shingles.
If you meet these requirements and live within the city limits call 891-6629 or contact the Bureau of Fire Prevention to set up an appointment with an inspector. If you reside in the county, please call the Division of Forestry at 922-5155.
General Conditions
This permit shall be revoked at any time that:
- The conditions of this permit are not strictly adhered to
- The Fire Department determines that the smoke or fumes create a nuisance
- The Fire Department determines that the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of Tallahassee, Florida, requires revocation
- The Fire Department determines that environmental and atmospheric conditions do not allow for safe burning
- The Fire Department equipment and personnel must be dispatched to extinguish or control a fire which is the subject of this permit
Notices:
City Ordinance provides for criminal penalties for the violation of terms and conditions of burn permits.
Compliance with the terms of the permit does not relieve the permittee of civil liability to third person as a result of any damage or injury caused by the fire.