# IDAPA 20.02.01.071: Section 071. Prescribed Fire

> Idaho · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_071

## Section

- **Citation:** IDAPA 20.02.01.071
- **Heading:** Section 071. Prescribed Fire
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Administrative Code / IDAPA 20 (Lands, Department of) / Chapter 20.02.01 / Section 071

## Text

01. Purpose. Prescribed fire is a land management tool. Smoke from prescribed fires can have advers e impacts on ambient air quality or public health. These rules establish a management system for smoke fro m prescribed fires that will protect air quality. (3-31-22) 02. Notification. The use of prescribed fire requires a valid notification in accordance with Subsectio n 020.05 to maintain air quality and to protect public health. Possession of a valid notification will not preclude meetin g the fire safety requirements specified in Section 38-115, Idaho Code. (3-31-22) 03. Recommended Practices. To maintain air quality and protect public health the following practice s are recommended: (3-31-22) a. Slash and large woody debris piles should be compact and free of stumps, soil, snow, an d nonwoody organic material. (3-31-22) b. Piles should be fully cured, dried at least two (2) months, prior to ignition. Piles should be at leas t partially covered with a water-resistant material so they can be ignited after enough precipitation to lower the fir e danger. (3-31-22) c. Broadcast burns should be conducted within a prescription that minimizes adverse effects on ai r quality. (3-31-22) d. Membership in good standing in a recognized Airshed Group is encouraged. (3-31-22) 072. -- 999. (RESERVED)

## Nearby sections

- [IDAPA 20.02.01.000 Section 000. Legal Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_000.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.001 Section 001. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_001.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.010 Section 010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_010.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.011 Section 011. Abbreviations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_011.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.020 Section 020. General Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_020.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.030 Section 030. Timber Harvesting](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_030.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.031 Section 031. Cumulative Watershed Effects](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_031.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.040 Section 040. Road Construction, Reconstruction And Maintenance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_040.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.050 Section 050. Residual Stocking And Reforestation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_050.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.060 Section 060. Use Of Chemicals And Petroleum Products](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_060.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.070 Section 070. Slashing Management](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_070.md)
- [IDAPA 20.02.01.071 Section 071. Prescribed Fire](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_02_01_071.md)

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