USDI National Park Service
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Permit for Burning Slash Piles

Permit Authority: 36 Code of Federal Regulations, sections 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 and 2.13.


Issued To: __________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip: _______________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number(s): ________________________________________________________________ 

Location of Piles: _____________________________________________________________________
Attach map(s) that show the location of the slash piles.

Number of Piles: __________________    Approximate total cubic footage: _______________________

Burning shall be confined to the hours between sunrise and sunset. This permit is valid during the period 

______________________________________  to __________________________________________ .

This permit is subject to the following terms and conditions.

1. The burner agrees to begin burning only after receiving verbal permission on the day prior to, or on the day the burn is to commence from the park Fire Management Office, 559-565-3164 or 3165.  Verbal permission must be received on a daily basis if new pile ignitions are made beyond one day.  Burning may be prohibited during periods of high to extreme fire danger and/or due to air quality regulations.
2. The burner agrees to only burn slash piles that are made of naturally occurring, vegetative fuels that are derived from fire hazard fuel reduction or hazard tree removal projects.  No manufactured materials shall be burned including all kinds of construction materials. 
3. The burner must not burn during very hot and dry periods when winds are strong enough that burning would be considered unsafe. (Example: wind keeps leaves in motion or extends a light flag or cloth).
4. The fire shall be confined within cleared fuel breaks or barriers adequate to prevent it from escaping control.  The burner will maintain the ability to suppress any spot fires.
5. The fire shall be attended at all times by at least one prudent and responsible person who will maintain control of the fire.
6. This permit does not relieve the permit holder of any responsibility concerning reasonable and ordinary care to prevent damage to the property of others or injury to persons as prescribed by law.
7. Additional terms: 

____________________________________________________________________________________
I agree to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.


Signed: _____________________________    Date: _________________
	Applicant
CAUTION: YOU CAN BE HELD LIABLE FOR ESCAPED 
FIRES INCLUDING DAMAGE AND SUPPRESSION COSTS. 
VIOATIONS OF ANY BURNING PERMIT TERMS OR CONDITIONS ARE A 
VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAWS AND RENDERS THE PERMIT NULL AND VOID.

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Approved by: _____________________________    Date: _________________
	         Park or District Fire Management Officer

Original copy to Fire Dispatch.  Copy to permit holder, District Fire Management Officer and District Ranger.