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Open Burning Regulations

*Permits Required

Current Status

In cooperation with the Oregon Department of Forestry and the Tillamook County Fire Defense Board:

Open Burning Closes July 15th.

Burn Barrels Closes August 1st.

All burning remains closed from the dates listed above until the end of regulated fire season.

These dates are annual dates and are listed on your burn permit form. The dates will always be the target dates for closures based on history and fire season.

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Table of Contents

We have assembled some of the most frequently asked questions concerning burning regulations and where to obtain additional information. We hope this page provides you with answers to most of your questions. For further information concerning rules and regulations you may contact Fire Marshal Rueben Descloux at rdescloux@wcn.net or 503-842-7587 ext. 554.

1. How do I obtain a valid burning permit?

2. Where can I find written burning regulations for Oregon?

3. Why does the Fire District require valid burning permits ?

4. How long is your burning permit valid?

5. Where can you  find posted information for burning restrictions or regulated closures?

6. Can I obtain a burning permit on-line?

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How do I obtain a valid burning permit?

Valid burning permits are issued at the main fire station located at 2310 4th. Street in the City of Tillamook between the hours of 8:AM - 5:PM or during normal business hours Monday - Friday. Due to limited weekend office staff, please call ahead for possible permit issue on Saturday or Sunday.

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Where can I find written burning regulations for Oregon?

Oregon Fire Code is not responsible for a vast majority of burning regulations.  A limited amount of burning regulations per Oregon Fire Code are listed on the bottom of your valid burning permit. The remainder of the open burning regulations including smoke management are listed under the Oregon Administrative Rules Division 264 Rules for Open Burning and enforced by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality.

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Why does the Fire District require valid burning permits?

Section 307 of the Oregon Fire Code requires a permit to be obtained from the local fire code official for all open burning.

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How long is your burning permit valid?

Burning permits are issued throughout the calendar year for all Class 1 Open Yard Debris and Class 2 Burn Barrels. All burning permits expire effective May 1st. of each calendar year prior to the beginning of regulated fire season. Permits must be reissued on an annual basis. Class 3 Provisional permits for large debris piles are only issued upon request and after the completion of an on-site inspection. Class 3 Provisional permits are only issued for limited duration and are not an annual permit.  

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Where can you find posted information for burning restrictions or regulated closures?

Normally, the only time the district goes into restricted burning regulations or closures is during the summer months when the Oregon Department of Forestry initiates fire season. Open burning is restricted when fire season begins with Level 1, and all burn barrels are restricted when Level 2 is initiated unless otherwise posted. The district will advertise restrictions prior to the start of fire season in the local newspaper Headlight Herald. Additional information on restrictions can be obtained by contacting the district office.

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Can I obtain a burning permit on-line?

Yes, email us your full name, address, contact telephone number and we will send you a PDF copy of a valid burning permit for both open & burn barrels. Provisional permits that require an on-site inspection cannot be sent via email.

Email address to tillamookfire@wcn.net

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Revised: 07/17/08