State Ordinance
- Per New Hampshire RSA 227-L:17 (PDF), a written permit shall be required to kindle an outdoor fire.
- Permits are not required if the ground is covered with at least 1 inch of snow in a diameter of at least 100 feet around the burn area.
- All laws, regulations, and ordinances must still be followed even if a permit is not required under the snow exception.
Daily Burn Permits
Daily Burn Permits can be obtained at the Bedford Fire Department. Daily permits are valid from 5 p.m. until midnight of the day they are issued.
Seasonal Burn Permits can also be obtained.
Non-Landowner Requests
If a person other than a landowner wishes to obtain any category of fire permit, they must submit a letter of written permission from the landowner before a permit will be issued.