-Refer to Uniform Fire Code 1102.3 and the amendments.
-Not required to be inspected before burning.
-Owner assumes all responsibilities.
-Neighbor’s complaints are not a reason to discontinue burning unless a violation of the code is committed.

• Fire department must be notified at 620-343-4230 before burning.
• Leaves and landscape waste is the only material allowed to be burnt.
• Can Burn only from 7:00 am to 7:00 p.m.
• Wind speed must be below 15 mph.
• Cannot burn within any commercial zone.
• Must be 50 feet from a structure, unless in an approved trash burner built of brick, cement, stone or metal, located not less than fifteen (15) feet from any structure and constructed in a manner to securely confine burning material with all openings protected with steel netting of one-half inch mesh or with steel plate with no larger than one-half inch holes therein.
• Shall not burn upon any street, sidewalk or alley open to traffic.
• Garden hose or extinguishing equipment must be available.
• Fire must be attended at all times.
  
  

The Emporia Fire Department can order the burning to immediately be discontinued.

If you are living in the county, please call Lyon County Sheriffs dispatch at 620-342-5545.