Sec. 19-104. Open fire permits required; fees
Codified through Bill No. CB-018-2026, adopted May 12, 2026, effective July 24, 2026. Source: Municode, Supplement 2026 Update 2. Editorial notes and legislative history omitted.
Prince George's County, Md., Code § 19-104 (2026)
Sec. 19-104. Open fire permits required; feesLinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided herein, a person may not set, cause, or allow an open fire without a valid permit issued by the Department.
(b)
An open fire permit is not required for any of the following:
(1)
Fires set for the purpose of cooking food on other than commercial premises. Campfires are included in this category.
(2)
Oil or gas-fired salamanders or similar devices designed specifically for space heating.
(c)
There shall be a fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A for an open fire permit issued for the purpose of land clearing. There shall be a fee as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A for renewal of open fire permits for the purpose of land clearing. The fee for all other open fire permits and for permit renewals are prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A. A duplicate permit will be issued, on request, at a charge as prescribed in the Table of Fees, section 2-253.63, Attachment A.
(d)
Open fire permits issued to governmental fire control agencies are not subject to a fee collection.
(e)
Open fire permits may be issued for a maximum period of thirty (30) days and, at the discretion of the Health Officer, may be renewed once prior to expiration.
(f)
An open fire permit for the Prince George's County Fire Training Academy may be issued on an annual basis.