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Central County Fire and Rescue issues permits for open burning. Our ordinances adopt the rules and regulations set forth by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Additionally, the Fire Marshal of Central County Fire and Rescue may ban burning within the district at any time if it is determined that a hazardous condition exists.
The following is a summary of regulations set forth by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) that are upheld by Central County Fire and Rescue.
Please note, these regulations apply to all property located within CCFR’s fire district, regardless of whether it is within the City of St. Peters or unincorporated St. Charles county.
- Open burning of household refuse is prohibited. Wastes that may not be burned include but are not limited to tires, rubber products, hazardous materials, Styrofoam, plastics, petroleum-based products, demolition waste, treated wood, and any asbestos containing material.
- Open burning of trees, tree leaves, or brush is allowed only in areas outside of incorporated municipalities from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., from September 16 to April 14 of each calendar year. During this time, burning is still considered weather dependent.
- Materials such as tires or used oil may not be used to start the fires or be burned in the fires.
- Open burning of allowed materials is limited to a base of 16 square feet.
- Campfires and other fires used solely for recreational purposes, ceremonial occasions or for outdoor noncommercial preparation of food are allowed in Missouri. Fires shall include only vegetative woody materials or untreated wood products.
- Large bonfire and land clearing require projects permits from DNR (Department of Natural Resources).