BURN PERMIT

14100 Airline Hwy BATON ROUGE, LA 70810

PHONE: (225) 251-4890 FAX: (225) 251-4990

E-MAIL: FirePrevention@stgeorgefire.com

This application is for submission request only.

Approval or Denial of Burn Permit will be received after submission and review by St. George Fire Prevention Division. 

Responsible Persons to Contact (24 hours a day)

Burning in the St. George Fire Protection District shall be in compliance with LAC 33:III.1109 and E. Baton Rouge Parish Ordinance No. 7390, Section 5:31, No. 8094 Section 5:35.

The following conditions must be met:
1. The location of burning must be at least 1000 feet from any structure other than a structure on the property on which the burning is conducted.
2. Burning may only be conducted between the hours of 8 AM & 5 PM Mon-Friday.
3. Heavy oils, asphaltic materials, items containing natural or synthetic rubber, or any materials other than plant growth, which produce unreasonable amounts of smoke may not be burned; nor may these substances be used to start a fire.
4. Burning must be controlled so that a traffic hazard is not created.
5. The area around the burn site must be cleared of combustibles.
6. Constant attendance is required.
7. There must be a means to extinguish the fire at the burn site.
8. This permit may be revoked for health and/or safety reasons or if burning becomes a public nuisance.
9. Burn Permit application must be submitted to the St. George Fire Prevention Bureau office at least (5) business days in advance of planned burning.
10. A Site Map, Fire Department access location & Extinguishment Plan must be attached to this application.

By clicking and signing below, I have read the above conditions and understand that this permit does not exempt or excuse the person responsible for the consequences of or damages or injuries resulting from the burning.