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BURNING PERMITS

The city of Parkersburg has ordinances that govern open burning within the city limits. Here are some simple guidelines:

• Items to be burned are limited to brush and vegetation

• No burning of trash or building materials is permitted

• Burning is limited to daylight hours

• Items should be burned in small piles (less than 10 square feet)

• Burning must be attended at all times

• A functional water hose should be present

• Burn piles should be at least 100 feet from any structure

You must obtain a burning permit prior to burning!

There is NO CHARGE for the permit.

Please contact the duty officer @ 304-424-8450.

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These burning regulations apply only to the City of Parkersburg. If you live outside the city limits, you should contact the West Virginia Division of Forestry @ 304-420-4515.

 http://www.wvforestry.com/firelaws.cfm