



Burn Permits
Fire Permits for Epping Residents can be obtained for free at the Epping Fire Station
or
online through the state for a $3 fee HERE

Permits will be issued 7 days a week, 6:00 am-6:00 pm.
Permits Will Not be issued when fire danger is class 4 or above.
Fire Permits are broken down into four Categories:
Category I Fire
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A small controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire.
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Must be contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fire place
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Cannot be greater than 2 feet in diameter.
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Must be at least 25 feet from a structure.
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When conditions allow, a Category I Fire may be kindled at any time of day whether raining or not.
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Category I permits may be issued as a seasonal permit, but may be suspended if the Forest Fire Warden determines fire conditions to be too high.
Category II Fire
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A controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire.
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Must be contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fire place.
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Cannot be greater than 4 feet in diameter.
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Must be at least 50 feet from a structure.
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When conditions allow, a Category II Fire may only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless it is actually raining.
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Category II permits may be issued as a seasonal permit, but may be suspended if the Forest Fire Warden determines fire conditions to be too high.
Category III Fire
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A controlled fire greater than 4 feet in diameter or a controlled fire not contained within a ring of fire resistive material.
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Must be at least 50 feet from a structure.
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When conditions allow, a Category III Fire may only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless it is actually raining.
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Category III permits are typically issued for no more than one to three days depending on weather conditions.
Category IV Fire
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A controlled fire larger than a Category I Fire.
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May be kindled during the day between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. even if it is not raining.
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The permittee must comply with additional, special provisions to qualify for a Category IV Permit.
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A Category IV Permit is issued jointly between the Forest Ranger and the Forest Fire Warden.
