All open burning, recreational fires, and gas fire pits requires a NLTFPD Operational Burn Permit. 

• All Operational Burn Permits require an on-site fire inspection.
• Fire inspections for burn permits may be scheduled online here.  

Please review the information below before scheduling an operational burn permit. 

Open Burning (slash pile or needle pile burning)

Status: Permissible at this time with permit.

• Pile burning of slash (tree or shrub branches) or needles.
  • All piles: charged water hose with nozzle and a 4A extinguisher and hand tools (rakes, shovels, or wildland fire tools) within reach. 
  • Slash piles
    • 50' away from structures. 
    • No larger than 5' in height and 5' in diameter. 
    • 2' non-combustible zone (mineral soil) around pile. 
    • 30' separation from combustibles (shrubs and trees canopies). 
  • Needle piles
    • 25' away from structure. 
    • No larger than 2' in height and 3' diameter. 
    • 2' non-combustible zone (mineral soil) around pile. 
    • 30' separation from other combustibles (shrubs and tree canopies). 

Recreational Fires (Wood fire in non-combustible container)

Status: 

- Not permissible on Short Term Rental Properties.

-All Other Properties: permissible with permit.

• Wood fire within a non-combustible container and a 1/8” mesh screen. 
  
  • 30' separation from combustibles, structures, and vegetation, including pine needles. 
  • Charged water hose with nozzle and a 4A extinguisher within reach. 
  • Can only burn fire wood. 

Gas Fire Pit

Status: Permissible with permit.

• A predesigned gas fire pit connected either to natural gas or a propane cylinder.  
• Manufacturer specifications must be reviewed and approved by the Fire District before permit issuance. 

BBQ's

Status: Permissible without permit. 

• Propane, natural gas, or charcoal. 
• Must follow manufacturer specifications. 

Helpful Links: 

Northern Nevada Public Health (NNPH)

USFS Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit

 AirNow

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 November 1, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fire Restrictions Lifted & Open Public Burning Starts

November 1, 2024, in Incline Village & Crystal Bay, NV

With the arrival of moisture, higher humidity, and winter weather conditions, effective Friday, November 1, 2024, outdoor burning is permissible in Incline Village and Crystal Bay, NV. Permits for open burning of pine needles, slash piles, construction warming fires, and recreational fire pits are available Monday through Friday, free of charge.

Please call 775-831-0351, ext. 8107 to schedule an inspection and obtain a permit.

Visit our website for more information.

  Guidelines for open burning are:

• Permit is valid for open burning only at the address listed and only for materials authorized
• Permit holder shall visit www.nltfpd.org prior to any burning activity to determine if it is an approved Burn Day
• No open burning is permitted on No Burn Days as determined by the Fire District
• Open burning starts at 6:00 a.m. and all piles must be extinguished by 3:00 p.m.
• Provide a thirty-minute fire watch after extinguishing any fire
• Have a charged garden hose and hand tools nearby
• Keep pine needle and slash piles small and manageable
• An adult must constantly attend fire
• Clear a 25-foot radius noncombustible area around all fires
• Keep fires away from any overhanging branches
• Have a fire extinguisher, charged garden hose, and hand tools readily available nearby

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