Open burning & fires — Springfield, Vermont

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

The Town of Springfield, Vermont has 1 adopted ordinance on file: Code Ch. 18, §18-82 - Permit Required for Open Burning, verified 2026-09-22.

Code Ch. 18, §18-82 - Permit Required for Open Burning adopted ordinance

Requires a burn permit from the fire chief before kindling an open-air fire to burn grass/weeds/brush; no permits issued during extreme fire hazard periods; exempts stone/brick outdoor grills.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://springfieldvt.gov/ · Last verified 2026-09-22 · Open burning & fires across Vermont · Open burning & fires in other municipalities