Central Lyon County Fire Protection District
Burn rules & regulations
Follow these rules when you burn in Central Lyon County Fire Protection District's zones, including any regional rules that apply there. You'll confirm them when you check in, and burning must also be open on the day you burn.
Central Lyon Fire Protection District
Burn season through May 25Regular burn hours are from SUNRISE until NOON, with absolutely no smoke visible after 2 P.M.
The responsible party shall extinguish and monitor the burn for a minimum of two (2) hours after extinguishment. Hours and conditions may be subject to change. Burning must be conducted at least 30 feet from any structure or other combustible materials.
Burn piles shall be no more than 3 feet in diameter by 2 feet high and consist of only clean woody, forest, range, or yard vegetation. Burning household trash and treated wood or lumber, and burn barrels are PROHIBITED!
A water supply and other approved fire-extinguishing equipment, such as shovels and rakes, shall be readily available for use at all burn sites.
Be reminded that you are not relieved of any liability with the issuance of a burn permit and that you are responsible for any escaped fire damages and suppression cost.
Open burning shall only be allowed on properties 1/4 acre in size or larger.
When you check in, you agree that:
- By agreeing, I understand that I may only burn under the conditions prescribed by law or by the District Fire Chief relating to time, weather, burning specifications, firebreaks, and staffing requirements. This does not relieve the user of any legal responsibility for the safe use of fire or allow burning to be done in violation of any State law, County ordinance, or local regulations restricting or regulating the use of fire. Burning may be suspended at any time by the District Fire Chief or his authorized representative.
- Any person who violates the terms or conditions set forth above shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be cited as such. The expense of response to and suppression of any emergency incident that is the result of a violation may be charged to the responsible party whose violation caused the response of equipment and personnel. Per NRS 475
- I own or legally control the property and/or land I plan to burn on.
