§      All outside fires with the exception of charcoal and gas require a permit in the Sate of New Hampshire.      

 

• A Category I Fire is a camp or cooking fire no greater than 2 ft. in diameter contained within a fire resistive ring. A Category I fire must be at least 25’ from structures. This would also include commercially made fire pits, chimneas and outdoor fireplaces.  These fires may be kindled at any time, conditions permitting. Seasonal permits available.

 

• A Category II Fire is a camp or cooking fire no greater than 4 ft. in diameter contained within a fire resistive ring.  A Category II or greater fire must be at least 50’ from structures. These fires may only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 am, unless it is actively raining or the ground is snow covered. Seasonal permits available.

 

• ACategory III Fire means any other fire that is greater than 4 ft. in diameter or not contained in a fire resistive ring, such as an open brush/debris pile fire. These fires may only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 pm and 9:00 am, unless it is actively raining or the ground is snow covered. No Seasonal permits. A new permit is required for each day of burning.

 

§        A permit is always required even when it is actively raining or the ground is snow covered.

 

§        The permittee must be at least 18 years old and the legal landowner, or have the landowner’s written approval.  The written approval must be submitted to receive a permit.

 

• Brush and wood cannot exceed 5 inches in diameter.  No household waste, treated wood or composite materials may be burned. Only clean, untreated and non-contaminated wood may be burned.  No construction debris may be burned.

 

§         No accelerants, tires, or tubes are to be used in the material being burned.

 

§         All fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is completely extinguished. A buried fire is not considered extinguished.  “Completely extinguished” means to be extinguished so that it emits no smoke, heat, or flames.

 

§         Permittee must have proper suppression equipment to maintain control of the fire at all times.

 

§         Incinerator permits are no longer allowed, per RSA 125-N.