Frequently Asked Questions

You need a building permit for all construction that involves the construction, repair, movement to another site, removal, or demolition of any building or structure. All electrical, plumbing and mechanical work needs a separate permit for each trade. The price of the permit is calculated using the cost of the construction. View our Permits, Applications and Procedures.

Work on a project may not legally begin before a permit is obtained and on the work site.

Water heater applications are processed at the counter.

Yes. You may not blast without first obtaining a blast permit. Please fill out the Blasting Permit Application and follow the instructions carefully.

Contact the contractor or developer directly. Or contact your city officials. Unfortunately, Hurricane Valley Fire cannot assist with any blasting related damages.

Hurricane Valley Fire works with Washington County for management of burn permits.  Fill out the form online, and please carefully follow all instructions associated with the permit.

Burning is allowed only with a burn permit and during burning seasons. Apply for a burn permit.

General burn seasons are as follows, but they are subject to change:

Spring Burn Season is March 1st through May 30th (for the incorporated areas of the county).

Fall Burn Season is September 15th through November 15th for the incorporated areas of the county, and November 1st through November 15th for unincorporated areas of the county.

NOTE: Burn permits will not be allowed whenever the National Weather Service reports that the air clearing index is below 500 or has issued a red flag warning. It is a violation of state and federal law to burn during these restrictions.

No, a small fire, like a camp fire, does not require a burn permit. But be careful even with a small fire that you clear the area around the fire of everything that is flammable, and make sure you have water or fire extinguishers readily available, just in case your small fire gets out of control. Also, make sure you put it completely out when you are finished. DO NOT LET IT BURN OUT UNATTENDED. Put it out with water until the smoke stops.

No, HVF does not do control burns. However, depending on the availability of our Wildland crew, HVF may be able to chip branches and tress. If they are available, you must have the pile ready for them to run them through the chipper. Please note they will leave the wood chips on your property. If you need to burn, please get a burn permit and follow the instructions.

No, sorry. Make sure when you do burn that you have a permit, there is no brush or other flammable products within 100 feet of your burn, and you have water or fire extinguishers readily available just in case the fire gets out of control. DO NOT BURN DURING THE HOT SUMMER MONTHS.

No. There are private organizations that will service fire extinguishers.

Impact fees vary, depending on the type of property. For a general list of fees.

Fire: 435-627-4949

Sheriff: 435-627-4999

Yes we will change batteries in smoke detectors if you do not feel comfortable doing that yourself. Please call non-emergency dispatch at 435-627-4949 to schedule a time.

Go to our Applications page, find the Application for fireworks, fill it out online, pay the fees requested, then wait for the Fire Marshal to contact you. Normally the Fire Marshal will contact you within about 48 hours from the time you filled out the application and paid the requested fees.

Yes. To schedule our trained firefighters and/or medics, go to our Applications page and click on Standby Events. Fill out that form online, click submit, and someone will get in touch with you by email shortly thereafter.

Yes you can. We love visitors. Please call 435-635-9562 to schedule the visit.

Yes. The Fire District incurs expenses for the vacation rental inspections, and therefore it charges fees separate from the cities.

Click on the "Applications for Inspections, Permits, etc." button on the Home Page, then click on "Vacation Rental Inspection" and fill out that form. When prompted, pay the applicable fee. Once you pay, HVF will be notified of the payment and someone will contact you to schedule the inspection.

Currently, the fee is $75. However, that amount is subject to change without notification.