Burn Permits

The Sandisfield Fire Department issues Burn Permits to ensure the safe and legal management of open burning activities. Burn permits protect lives, property, and natural resources while allowing residents to safely dispose of brush and other combustible materials during the designated burn season.

When a Burn Permit is Required

A Burn Permit is required for any open burning of brush or vegetative debris on private property. This includes:

• Clearing brush or small trees from residential or commercial property

• Disposal of vegetative debris from landscaping or land management

• Any recreational fires that exceed limits set by local and state regulations

Burn permits are not issued for burning leaves, building debris, trash, or other prohibited materials.

What You Can Burn

Permitted burnable materials include:

• Brush, branches, and small trees

• Clean, untreated wood and vegetative debris from land clearing or yard maintenance

What You Cannot Burn

The following materials are prohibited:

• Leaves, grass, or stumps

• Construction debris, lumber treated with chemicals, or painted wood

• Plastics, rubber, tires, or household trash

• Any materials that produce excessive smoke or toxic fumes

Following these guidelines helps protect the environment, neighbors, and the community from unsafe conditions and illegal burning.

Burn Season and Restrictions

Burn permits in Sandisfield are only valid during the official burn season, typically January 15 through May 1, subject to local weather and fire conditions. Permits may be denied or canceled at any time if fire danger is high, conditions are unsafe, or regulations are not followed.

Permit holders must comply with all safety regulations, including:

• Maintaining a minimum of 75 feet from any structure

• Having adequate means to control and extinguish the fire on site

• Ensuring the fire is attended at all times

• Burning only during approved hours, typically 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

How to Obtain a Burn Permit

Burn permits are submitted and processed electronically through the Fire Department’s Community Connect portal. To apply:

1. Create an account through the Fire Department Community Connect portal.

2. Complete the Burn Permit application form online.

3. Submit the application for review.

4. Once approved, you may conduct your burn in compliance with the permit and safety regulations.

Need Assistance?

If you need help setting up your Community Connect account, have questions about burn permit requirements, or want to verify current burn conditions, please contact:

Michael Grillo, Fire Chief
Email: firechief@sandisfieldma.gov

The Fire Department is here to ensure that your open burning is conducted safely and in compliance with all state and local regulations.