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City of Maryville
Burn Permits
Fire Department


The Maryville Fire Department is accredited by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI). 

Maryville's ISO Rating is 2/2x
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October 22, 2019 - Temporary Burn Ban issued on Sept. 20 has been lifted. Citizens may now apply for burn permits again. 

Permits are issued at the sole discretion of the City of Maryville Fire Department. They can be revoked at any time by the Fire Chief or his designee.
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To apply for a burn permit, please complete the pdf above and click here to email.

Instructions for emailing the application
Fill out the attached form, save it to your computer, attach the saved form and send to MFDpermit@maryville-tn.gov. You can also call or come to the Fire Department to get a hard copy of the application or call 273-3655.
Please read the requirements and prohibited items that are NOT ALLOWED to be burned. 

Prohibited Items and Materials
(Items NOT ALLOWED to be burned)

  • Leaves
  • Vinyl siding
  • Plastics
  • Paper products, cardboard
  • Asphalt shingles/roofing materials
  • Demolition debris
  • Asbestos containing materials
  • Paints, household and agricultural chemicals
  • Aerosol cans and food cans
  • Treated lumber/oriented strand board (OSB)
  • Painted lumber
  • Construction debris
  • Buildings/mobile homes
  • Coated wire
  • Household trash
  • Any item transported from another location

Requirements for Obtaining an Outdoor Burn Permit

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  1. The City of Maryville Fire Department shall be notified on the day of the planned burning in order to visit the site for the issuance of a permit. Permits are valid only for the date issued.
  2. Open burning fires greater than 3 feet in diameter shall not be closer than 50 feet from a structure or an adjoining property line. Fires less than 3 feet in diameter shall not be closer than 25 feet. Burning will not be allowed if it is determined that such burning could constitute a hazard to vehicle traffic.
  3. The site shall have a reliable source of extinguishing agent. These agents include water, fire extinguishers, or earth moving equipment, or a combination to be determined by the City of Maryville Fire Department.
  4. Contractors shall be allowed to build a fire in an enclosed container (such as a 55 gallon drum) for the purpose of warmth for workers when cold weather conditions are present. One drum per construction site will be allowed.
  5. The fire shall be constantly attended and shall be completely extinguished before dark.
  6. No permits will be issued if weather conditions or local circumstances indicate a hazardous situation could be created.
  7. Persons obtaining a permit will be responsible for any damage incurred including that of adjacent property owners.
  8. Permits will not be issued for land development except with the use of an air curtain or air curtain incinerator.
  9. Complaints regarding smoke from adjacent property owners could result in the permit being voided whereby the fire would have to be extinguished.
  10. No flammable liquids are to be used.

Policy

The City of Maryville does not discriminate based on race, color or national origin in federal or state approved programs, pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d).
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Locations & Business Hours

Municipal Center Offices
400 West Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN  37801 
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
865-273-3900

*Development Services, Engineering, and Administration departments are closed for lunch 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Customer Service Desk
400 West Broadway Avenue
Maryville, TN 37801 
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
865-273-3456


Operations Center Offices
332 Home Avenue
Maryville, TN 37801
7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
865-273-3300



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The City of Maryville is committed to providing equal access to City facilities, programs, meetings and services and we do comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. In order to assist individuals with disabilities who require accommodations for participation in or access to City programs, services, and/or meetings, the City requests that individuals make requests for these accommodations at least seventy-two (72) hours ahead of the scheduled program, service, and/or meeting. To make arrangements, contact the ADA Coordinator, at (865) 273-3430 or email at adainfo@maryville-tn.gov