1. Each permit holder must comply with all provisions of the Midwest City Code, particularly Article IV, Open Burning, of Chapter 15, Fire Protection and Prevention.
2. Open burning permits are valid only for dates listed on permit.
3. Permit holder cannot burn within 50 feet of any structure, overhanging wires or trees, or within 150 feet of an occupied resident or structure not on the permit holder's property.
4. Permit holder can burn only tree trimming and bush trimmings.
5. Permit holder cannot use petroleum-based products or flammable liquids to start the fire.
6. Permit holder cannot burn piles of leaves or grass, garbage, trash or materials that contain rubber, plastic, leather or petroleum-based products.
7. The fire must be constantly attended and extinguishing equipment must be readily available.
8. Permit holders can burn between 8 a.m. and dusk.
9. Individuals, with or without a burn permit, can be held civilly liable for damage their fire causes to to another person's property.
10. Permit fees must be paid at the time of issuance by cash, check or money order only, made out to City of Midwest City. (One year: $75; 90 day: $25; Special: no fee)
11. The material to be burned must be inspected by a fire official prior to a permit being issued.
12. No refund or extension if unable to burn with the permit time limitations
13. All land clearing operations are required to use a properly designed air curtain incinerator at the time of burning. Enforced by D.E.Q. Title 252, Chapter 100, Section 13.
14. Individuals can also be fined and/or imprisoned for illegally burning.
