COOS BAY FIRE & RESCUE

BURNING REGULATIONS

Residential outdoor burning within the City limits of Coos Bay does not require a permit from the fire department. Burning is allowed during daylight hours only, with a responsible adult equipped with a hose and a shovel or other approved fire extinguishing tool present at all times.

Those permits which fall under the category of land clearing (vacant lots), commercial, remodeling or demolition of a building, must apply at the local Department of Environmental Quality, 381 N. 2nd St., Coos Bay, ( phone (541) 269-1441 ) for a DEQ permit prior to seeking a fire permit from Coos Bay Fire Department.

If weather conditions warrant a ban on barrel or open burning, the message will be given out through local television, radio, newspaper and City weekly updates.

For copies of the residential burning regulations, please click on the link below or contact the Fire Department at (541) 269-1191.

Printable Residential Burning Regulations

BURN BARREL REGULATIONS

Clearance from structure and clearing of grass and brush shall not be less than 15 feet. An approved burn barrel includes a screen covering with holes no larger than 1/4 inch. Permissible burnables include wood, paper, cardboard, and yard trimmings.

OPEN FIRES

Open burning shall not be conducted within 50 feet of any structure or other combustible material. Exception: Not less than 25 feet when the pile size is 3 feet or less in height. Permissible burnables include yard trimmings and scrap wood.

SLASH BURNING

Calculation of fuel tonnage and fuel moisture will be necessary to assess any risk; recording weather conditions, fire protection and trailing plans must be on the site map, and pile location approximates are required.