If you open the burn and it becomes a nuisance, you need to put out the fire immediately. To learn more, please read IDEM`s Burning trash or yard waste in Indiana? Keep in mind that any violation of Indiana`s Open Burning Act may result in a fine imposed by the Indiana Fire Department or Department of Environmental Management. For more information on open fire rules and regulations, refer to the White River Township Fire Protection and Prevention Ordinance or call the White River Township Fire Department at (317) 888-2337. All burns should only occur during the day and should be extinguished at sunset. The Open Burning Law, IC 13-17-9-1, applies to anyone living in the state of Indiana. Some cities, such as White River Township, have open cremation orders that are stricter than Indiana law. However, Indiana`s Open Burning Act is enforced nationally by local fire departments and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. The Act deals not only with the problem of fire, but also with the problem of pollution of the smoke released by the fire. IC 13-17-9.2 Maintenance and repair of railways Section 2. Subject to section 3 of this chapter, a person may open clean petroleum products for the maintenance or repair of railway tracks, including railway rights-of-way. It is forbidden to open burning railway ties. Added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.7. IC 13-17-9-1 Open burning of certain plant and wood objects; no authorisation required Paragraph 1.

(a) Subject to Division 3 of this chapter, a person may burn for maintenance (1) vegetation: (A) an agricultural operation; (b) an orchard; (c) a nursery; (d) logging; (e) a cemetery; or (F) a drainage ditch. (2) Vegetation on agricultural land when open fire occurs in an area without municipal organization. (3) Wood products obtained by pruning or clearing a road by a county road authority. (4) Wood products from the initial clearing of a non-profit right-of-way if the open fire occurs in an unorganized municipal area. (5) Undesirable: (A) wooden structures on land; or (B) wood remains from the demolition of a predominantly wood structure originally located on property; is located in an unorganized area. (b) A person authorized to open the incineration under clause (a) is not required to obtain: (1) a permit; or (2) any other permit; by the department, a local government unit or a volunteer fire brigade before open burning is carried out. Added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.1-1999, SEC.35; P.L.238-2003, SEC.1. Burning of leaves should not be carried out in stagnant air or in strong winds. If at any time your recreational fire becomes a nuisance to nearby residents or interferes with road safety and the Richmond Fire Department is called to your fire, your fire will be extinguished. Repeat offenders may be fined and cremation privileges revoked.

IC 13-17-9-3 Open fire conditions Paragraph 3. Any open burning permitted under this chapter shall meet the following conditions: (1) A person who burns material outdoors shall extinguish the fire if the material presents a nuisance or fire hazard. 2. Combustion is not carried out under adverse weather conditions such as high winds, temperature inversions or air stagnation. 3. All fires shall be monitored at all times during incineration until they are completely extinguished. 4. All asbestos-containing materials must be removed before a structure is burned. 5. Asbestos-containing substances shall not be incinerated. (6) Except as otherwise provided in Division 1 of this chapter, all fires shall comply with federal and state laws.

Added by P.L.1-1996, SEC.7. Leaf burning should only take place in daylight and fire should be monitored during combustion. The sheets must be placed in a non-flammable container with a lattice lid on top of the container. Vegetation from a farm, orchard, nursery, forest farm, cemetery or drainage ditch. Private homes in unincorporated areas may only burn untreated wood and paper products in a barrel with a mesh sieve in accordance with Indiana Rule 326 IAC 4-1. It is ALWAYS illegal to burn garbage! Incineration permits are valid for a whole year, from the date of purchase to the following year. Example: Date of purchase 2/2/21, expires 2/1/22. Recreational and ceremonial fires are permitted.

All fires must be equipped with adequate on-site firefighting equipment to extinguish the fire. For more information, please contact Betsy Swearingen at (317) 346-4374 or eswearingen@co.johnson.in.us. To burn the leaves, the following conditions must be met: However, only wood, paper and charcoal products may be used. Fires must be monitored at all times until they are extinguished. A summary of the Open Burning Act and a list of products that can be burned: Whenever a fire is a nuisance or hazard, the fire must be extinguished. If you would like advice from one of our inspectors or information on best practices for using a fireplace, please call 765-983-7268 to make an appointment. The inspection and documentation of the open burning permit is no longer used by the Richmond Fire Department. In the future, citizens will be able to have recreational fires that comply with current regulations without planning inspections with the Fire Prevention Bureau. By following the same rules as before, you can have a small fire on your property within the city limits if you meet the following qualifications: .