Open burning & fires — Carson City, Nevada

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

Consolidated Government of Carson City has 1 adopted ordinance on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

Open Burning — Title 14, Chapter 14.03 adopted ordinance

CCMC 14.03.005 prohibits burning rubbish/leaves/waste without permit. CCMC 14.03.015 prohibits bonfires/open burns without Fire Department permit. Fire Chief may prohibit when hazardous. Open Burn Authorization required seasonally; daily burn line 775-283-4776; pile limits; no burn barrels; fires out by 1 p.m.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: none on record · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities