Okla. Stat. tit. 27A, § 27A-2-5-106.1

A. For purposes of this section, “open burning” means the

burning of combustible materials in such a manner that the products

of combustion are emitted directly to the outside atmosphere.

B. A municipal fire department may engage in controlled open

burning of a structure for purposes of fire training if the records

of the department document the purpose of the open burn and the

following conditions are met:

1. The municipal fire chief or designee shall provide

notification of the planned open burn to the Department of

Environmental Quality at least ten (10) days prior to the burning.

The notification shall be on a form developed by the Department,

document that the provisions of this section are satisfied and be

signed by the municipal fire chief;

2. For any human-made structure, the entire structure,

including, but not limited to, insulation, roofing, flooring,

painted surfaces and plumbing, shall be examined for the presence of

asphalt, asbestos and lead-containing materials. All asphalt,

asbestos and lead-containing materials shall be removed from the

structure prior to the fire training. Asbestos inspection and

removal shall be conducted according to the requirements of federal

law;

3. Any human-made structure demolished pursuant to the

provisions of this act shall not be demolished prior to the fire

training. Demolition shall not include structural deterioration due

to natural causes;

4. Prior to conducting any fire training involving a human-made

structure located within three hundred (300) feet of another human-

made structure, the municipality shall notify in writing the owners

of the property located within three hundred (300) feet within ten

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(10) days prior to a meeting of the governing body of the

municipality to provide an opportunity for public comment; and

5. Following the completion of fire training, all debris

resulting from the training must be disposed of in the appropriate

manner.

C. The Board of Environmental Quality shall have the authority

to promulgate rules as may be necessary to implement the purposes of

this section.