Burn Permits

Fire Permits for Epping Residents can be obtained for free at the Epping Fire Station or online through the state for a $3 fee here.

Permits will be issued 7 days a week, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Permits will not be issued when fire danger is class 4 or above.

Fire Permits are broken down into four Categories:

Category I Fire:

• A small controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire. 
• Must be contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fire place
• Cannot be greater than 2 feet in diameter. 
• Must be at least 25 feet from a structure.
• When conditions allow, a Category I Fire may be kindled at any time of day whether raining or not. 
• Category I permits may be issued as a seasonal permit, but may be suspended if the Forest Fire Warden determines fire conditions to be too high. 

Category II Fire

• A controlled fire, such as a camp or cooking fire.

• Must be contained within a ring of fire resistive material or in a portable fire place.
• Cannot be greater than 4 feet in diameter.
• Must be at least 50 feet from a structure.
• When conditions allow, a Category II Fire may only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless it is actually raining.
• Category II permits may be issued as a seasonal permit, but may be suspended if the Forest Fire Warden determines fire conditions to be too high. 

Category III Fire

• A controlled fire greater than 4 feet in diameter or a controlled fire not contained within a ring of fire resistive material.
• Must be at least 50 feet from a structure.
• When conditions allow, a Category III Fire may only be kindled between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. unless it is actually raining.
• Category III permits are typically issued for no more than one to three days depending on weather conditions.

Category IV Fire

• A controlled fire larger than a Category I Fire.
• May be kindled during the day between the hours of 9:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. even if it is not raining.
• The permittee must comply with additional, special provisions to qualify for a Category IV Permit.
• A Category IV Permit is issued jointly between the Forest Ranger and the Forest Fire Warden.

More information on Fire and Law Enforcement for the State of NH can be found at www.NHDFL.org