Ohio’s ban on open burning is back.
Per Ohio laws, certain restrictions are put on burning in the state during five months out of the year. During these months, Ohio Revised Code 1503.18 prevents outdoor open burning in unincorporated areas during select hours.
The open burning ban began Saturday (March 1).
“During spring, wildfire danger is high before plants have turned green, and in fall, fire danger is high due to abundant dry leaves and dead grass,” according to the law. “Warm, windy weather in both seasons also contribute to elevated fire risk. Always be sure to use a proper burn barrel when burning outdoors during legal hours.”
What months have burning restrictions in Ohio?
These burning restrictions are imposed in the months of March, April, May, October and November.
When is burning restricted in Ohio?
The ban is in place between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. during these months.
What other restrictions are in place for burning in Ohio?
Outside of the burning ban, state laws prohibit the burning of food waste and animals at any time or place, as well as materials containing rubber, grease and asphalt, or made from petroleum. Here are some other restrictions for burning in Ohio:
- Fires must be more than 1,000 feet from neighbor’s inhabited building
- No burning when air pollution alert, warning, or emergency is in effect
- Fire/smoke cannot obscure visibility on roadway, railways, or airfields
- No waste generated off the premises may be burned
- No burning within village or city limits or restricted areas
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