Permit Needed for Open Burning

In order to burn within city limits, residents are required to have a permit. Here's how you can obtain a residential burn permit by applying online:

Online

1. Click HERE
2. Choose the "login or register" link in the top right corner.
3. Provide the information needed to register as a user.
4. Once registered, you can sign in to the portal.
5. Find the "apply" link along the black navigation bar at the top of the page.
6. Locate the search bar just below the black navigation bar and begin typing a description of the type of permit  or license desired (for example - "burn permit"). A drop-down will begin to populate just below the window.
7. On the permit needed, click the "apply" button to the right of the window. 
8. From this point, you can work through the application process, adding in the needed information.

Once you have submitted your application, the review process will start. You can check the portal anytime (day or night) to see the progress of your application. Once everything is ready, you will receive a notification indicating an invoice is ready to be paid, which can now be paid through the portal. Once paid, your license or permit will be issued. You will have a digital copy on the portal that can be accessed anytime, downloaded or printed.

For further questions or information, please contact the Broken Arrow Fire Marshal’s office at 918-259-8360.

Additional information from the Broken Arrow Municipal Code, Ch. 3:

1. Application. Applications for open burning shall be submitted in writing at least ten days before the fire is set and shall be in such form and contain such information as required by the code official. Such applications shall contain, as a minimum, information regarding the purpose of the proposed burning, the nature and quantities of material to be burned, the date and time when such burning will take place, the location of the burning site and the on-site fire-extinguishing equipment to be provided.

2. Location. The location of any open burning shall not be less than 50 feet from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure. Fires in approved containers shall be permitted, provided that such fires are not less than 15 feet from any structure.

3. Attendance. Any open burning shall be constantly attended until such fire is extinguished. At least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating, two portable fire extinguishers with a minimum 2-A rating each, or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck shall be available for immediate utilization.

(Code 1977, § 3-25; Ord. No. 384, § 9C, 3-15-1971; Ord. No. 2191, § I, 1-19-1999)