Grand Valley Lakes Burn Requirements
CURRENT DEBRIS BURN PERMIT STATUS:
A BURN PERMIT IS REQUIRED FROM THE STATE
Burn permits are required from the Tennessee Division of Forestry beginning October 15, 2021 thru May 15, 2022 for debris piles in areas without local restrictions.
Check local restrictions in your area prior to conducting any burning activity.
For information on what materials may NOT be burned in Tennessee, please visit:
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Open Burning Guidelines. To report illegal burning, please call toll-free 1-888-891-TDEC
Follow this link to get your Burn Permit:
https://www.tn.gov/tnwildlandfire/prevention/safe-debris-burning/permits.html
Follow these simple tips to conduct a SAFE DEBRIS BURN:
1. CHECK FOR LOCAL RESTRICTIONS AND OBTAIN A BURN PERMIT IF REQUIRED
2. GET A BURN PERMIT – Required by the State of TN
3. NOTIFY YOUR NEIGHBORS
4. KEEP WATER AND TOOLS HANDY
5. ESTABLISH FIREBREAKS
6. WATCH THE WEATHER
7. CONTROL THE FIRE
8. STAY WITH YOUR FIRE
Grand Valley Lakes Board of Directors 02/10/22