Open Burn

 

Open burning is any time you light an outdoor fire without a chimney or stack.
Check out the information below to learn more about what is, and what is not allowed in Miami Township and Ohio.

Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 Regarding Kindled Fires
O.R.C. 1503.18 is under the authority of the Ohio Division of Forestry. This law prohibits outdoor open burning statewide in unincorporated areas during the months of March, April, May, October, and November between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

••• Ohio Outdoor Fire Laws: What You Need to Know •••

Additional Information:

• MTF/EMS Open Burn
• Ohio Admin Code
• Ohio Regulations
• MTF/EMS Burn Permit

Want more information or still have questions? Call (513) 248.3700. or visit these helpful links:

Southwest Ohio Air Quality Management:
https://southwestohioair.org/269/Open-Burning

Ohio EPA:
https://epa.ohio.gov/dapc/general/openburning