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Burning Permits
The Village of Germantown requires a burn permit to burn yard waste.
Burning permits are not needed for cooking fires, camp fires, grills or outdoor fire places.
Please contact the Germantown Fire Department to obtain a *free* 30-day burning permit:
- Call 262-502-4701, ext. 1714
- Visit the Station at N115W18752 Edison Drive M-F between 8am-4:30pm
- Email burnpermits@germantownwi.gov
- Please include with your email:
- First and Last Name with Middle initial
- Drivers License Number
- Date of birth
- Burn location
- Address
- Phone Number
No burning is authorized until you are in possession of a burning permit - the fine for burning without a permit is over $200!
Burning Ordinance Quick Notes
1. No bigger than 5x5x5 in size for brush burning (Permit Required)
2. 50’ from a structure for yard waste
3. 25’ from a structure for a recreational burn
4. Wind velocity must not exceed 12MPH per the National Weather Service
5. No bigger than 3x3x2 for a recreational fire (fire pit)
6. No permit is needed for a recreational fire (fire pit)
7. Brush / yard waste burning allowed between 08:00 and 20:00
8. Fire must be attended continually until extinguished
9. Must have a means of extinguishment
10. Prohibited Burning:
A. Garbage, tires
B. Materials emitting toxic fumes or substances, noxious odors or creating health hazards
C. Flammable liquids or other materials which may create a fire hazard
D. Building Materials, waste materials and rubbish resulting from building construction, demolition, or site clearings
The Authority Having Jurisdiction has Authority to Immediately Require a Fire be Discontinued if it is determined to create a Hazardous Condition