St. Helena, CA · Napa County
Regulation 5 Open Burning Notification Form C: Hazard Reduction Fires
Property owners or fire operators use this form to notify the District before burning natural vegetation as a hazard reduction fire.
What this form is
This form notifies the District of a planned hazard reduction fire; it is a notification, not a permit application, and the District says no permit is required. Submit it before burning, with information about the property, planned dates, material type and quantity, and the person setting the fire. Written authorization from the local fire agency may also be required.
Who needs it
A property owner or person setting a hazard reduction fire uses this form to notify the District before burning.
How to submit it
Fax the completed form to the District at (415) 928-0338 before setting the fire, or mail it so it is postmarked at least five days before burning.
About notarization
No notary is required; obtain written burn authorization from the local fire agency if required, and the notifier signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
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Download The Form
Download the Hazard Reduction Burn Notification Form PDF.
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Complete The Form
Print the requested information clearly, including the burn-site details, planned dates, and material type and quantity.
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Check For Authorization
Check with the local fire agency and obtain written burn authorization if required.
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Submit To The District
Fax the form before setting the fire, or mail it so it is postmarked at least five days before burning.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Hazard Reduction Burn Notification Form?
- No. This form does not require notarization. Obtain written burn authorization from the local fire agency if required, and sign and date the notification.
- How do I submit the Hazard Reduction Burn Notification Form?
- Fax the completed form to the District at (415) 928-0338 before setting the fire, or mail it so it is postmarked at least five days before burning.
- Is this form a permit application?
- No. The form says it is a notification, not a permit application, and that the District does not require a permit to burn.
- What information does the form ask for?
- It asks for property owner and burn-site details, planned burn dates, the person setting the fire if different, and the type and quantity of material.