Open burning is the burning of unwanted materials such as paper, trees, brush, leaves, grass, and other debris, where smoke and other emissions are released directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack. Open burning also includes incineration devices that do not control the combustion air to maintain an adequate temperature and do not provide sufficient residence time for complete combustion (R 336.1115(b) and R 299.4104). Open burning pollutes the air and poses a fire hazard. The air pollution created by open burning can irritate eyes and lungs, obscure visibility, soil nearby surfaces, create annoying odors, and is a danger to those with respiratory conditions.
Open burning regulations are enforced by each District Office of the Air Quality Division, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
Guidance Publications
Michigan Open Burning Laws and Rules
Local Ordinances
Fire Department Supression Training
Other Related Open Burning Web Sites
Open Burning Alternatives
Technical Assistance Resources
Guidance Publications
Michigan Open Burning Laws and Rules
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Michigan Air Pollution Control Rules and Part 115 (Solid Waste) Rules
R 336.1310
- Air Quality Open Burning Rule (pdf)
R 336.1331
- Priority I and II Areas (pdf)
R 299.4128
- solid waste open burning rule (pdf)
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Part 115 (Solid Waste Management) of Act 451
Section 324.11522
- Open Burning of Grass Clippings or Leaves (pdf)
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Part 515 (Prevention and Suppression of Forest Fires) of Act 451
Section 324.51501
- Definitions (pdf)
Section 324.51503
- burning permits, conditions (pdf)
Section 324.51504
- acts prohibited (pdf)
Section 324.51507
- extreme fire hazard conditions; proclamation by governor as to use of fire; prohibited acts (pdf)
Section 324.51510
- intentionally causing fire (pdf)
Local Ordinances
Fire Department Supression Training
Other Related Open Burning Web Sites
Open Burning Alternatives
For More Information or Additional Assistance, contact the
Environmental Assistance Program
at
800-662-9278
Do you have an outreach idea or suggestion for our Program? Please feel free to submit your requests to: David Fiedler.
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Open burning is the burning of unwanted materials such as paper, trees, brush, leaves, grass, and other debris, where smoke and other emissions are released directly into the air without passing through a chimney or stack. Open burning also includes incineration devices that do not control the combustion air to maintain an adequate temperature and do not provide sufficient residence time for complete combustion (R 336.1115(b) and R 299.4104). Open burning pollutes the air and poses a fire hazard. The air pollution created by open burning can irritate eyes and lungs, obscure visibility, soil nearby surfaces, create annoying odors, and is a danger to those with respiratory conditions.
