Open Burning Official

 DEEP and the Town of Washington limit open burning for public health and safety reasons. Open burning is defined as the burning of any matter in such a manner that the products of combustion resulting from the burning are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or flue.Open burning pollutes the air and can make it difficult for people with respiratory problems to breathe, particularly for those in densely populated areas. Open burning can create nuisance odors and smoke that may adversely affect your neighbors. Loss of control in the midst of open burning can result in forest fire and destruction of property. When conducting any type of burning, the utmost caution must be exercised to prevent injury to yourself or family members, and to prevent damage to your home or any neighboring properties.Open burning is regulated by the General Statutes of Connecticut, Volume 8, Title 22a Environmental Protection, Chapter 446c Air Pollution Control, Section 22a -174(i) and the General Statutes of Connecticut, Volume 8, Title 23 Parks, Forests and Public Shade Trees, Chapter 449 Fire Wardens, Sections 23-48 and 23-49a. Per CT General Statutes, section 23-48: Any person violating this Statute is subject to fines not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) or imprisonment not more than six (6) months or both. Obtain a permit from The Washington Fire Marshal's Office or online HERE.