Fire Marshal

Protecting Burlington's Residents, Homes, & Businesses

Burning Permits are now online, a $30 fee will be charged for each permit. 

Apply for a burning permit online.

Burlington's Fire Marshal's Office does a great deal all year long to keep residents and visitors in Burlington safe from fire hazards. Working with other departments inside the community - especially the Building Department - the Fire Marshal is responsible for many things including:

• Inspection of all public buildings and facilities regulated by the Connecticut State Fire Safety Code
• Investigate cause, origin and circumstance of all fires and explosions
• Issue permits for the use and transportation of explosives
• Notification to the Labor Commission of fire hazards found in manufacturing establishments
• Inspect all cargo tank vehicles and issue certificates of approval
• Inspect all gasoline services stations
• Inspect certain flammable and combustible storage tank installations
• Inspect and enforce regulations concerning storage, use and transportation of liquefied petroleum and natural gas
• Other hazardous materials inspection
• Inspect and regulate all fireworks and special effects displays
• Inspect and enforce requirements regarding sale and use of sparklers and fountains
• Inspect tents (along with building official) as needed
• Conduct review of plans and specifications for various occupancies and facilities being proposed within the town
• Other various inspections as needed
• Approve and issue burning permits of brush on residential property. Permits may be found online. A $30 fee will be charged for each permit.

If you have any questions, please contact us directly. All calls will be returned within one business day.