Fire Permits

Open Burning Permit and Regulations

Open Burning permits can be obtained at the Haverhill Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Office in City Hall, Room 113, Monday through Friday, 9AM to 3:30 PM or a person can apply and pay using the online permit service at the City’s website link. The cost for the permit is $10.00.

Regulations for Open Burning (DEP regulations 310 CMR DEP 7.07)

Open Burning Season is January 15 through April 30 

• A permit is required to burn.
• Burning may not start before 10 AM or after 12 PM.
• Fires must be fully extinguished by 4 PM.
• All burning must be at least 75 feet from any building.
• You may burn Brush, Cane, Branches and Forestry Debris in a small pile.
• You may NOT burn leaves, hay, grass, stumps, building debris, rubbish or materials from commercial or industrial land clearing operations.
• You must have a garden hose that reaches the area where you are burning.
• The permit holder must be in attendance of the fire while burning. 
• After you have obtained a permit, permission to burn is granted on a daily basis by calling 978-373-3833 and only after 10 AM. 

Use paper and kindling to start a fire.

Remember, you are responsible for your fire and any damage it may cause.

WARNING: Never use gasoline, kerosene or any other flammable liquid to start a fire! The risk of personal injury in these cases is very high.

Anyone conducting illegal burning, or who allows a fire to get out of control, may be held liable for costs of extinguishing the fire, fined, and even imprisoned (MGL c.48 s.13).

If your fire gets out of control or if you have an emergency CALL 911