1. The written plan required by NRS 527.126 must remain on-site for the duration of the fire. The plan must be prepared by a person qualified to oversee a prescribed fire and contain at least:
(a) A description and map of the area to be burned;
(b) A list of the personnel and equipment necessary to commence and control the fire;
(c) A description of the meteorological factors that must be present before commencing a prescribed fire, including surface wind speed and direction, transport wind speed and direction, minimum mixing height, minimum relative humidity, maximum temperature and fine fuel moisture;
(d) A description of considerations related to common behavioral patterns of fires in the area to be burned, including various burning techniques, the anticipated length of the flame and the anticipated speed of the fire; and
(e) The signature of the person who prepared the plan.
2. Before signing the written plan, the person qualified to oversee the fire must evaluate and approve the anticipated impact of the fire on surrounding areas which are sensitive to smoke.
3. The State Forester Firewarden shall establish the qualifications for a person to oversee a prescribed fire.
(Added to NRS by 1993, 1203; A 2019, 733)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 527 - Protection and Preservation of Timbered Lands, Trees and Flora
NRS 527.020 - Unlawful cutting or removal of timber from state land; penalty.
NRS 527.030 - Issue of fact as to title to real property.
NRS 527.040 - Construction of provisions.
NRS 527.050 - Unlawful removal or destruction of trees or flora; penalty; enforcement; exemption.
NRS 527.055 - Declaration of state policy; unlawful acts; regulations of State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.080 - Shipping permits.
NRS 527.090 - Tag required; fee.
NRS 527.110 - Confiscation of plants unlawfully removed or possessed; sale; disposition of proceeds.
NRS 527.126 - Requirements to conduct fire; governmental immunity.
NRS 527.150 - Powers of State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.160 - Duty to survey and investigate to determine presence of forest pests.
NRS 527.170 - Zones of infestation prescribed by State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.190 - Application of measures to control infestation.
NRS 527.210 - Dissolution of zone.
NRS 527.220 - Cooperation with governmental agencies and organizations.
NRS 527.230 - Division of Forestry Account: Receipt and disposition of money.
NRS 527.240 - Declaration of state policy.
NRS 527.250 - Unlawful without written permit; penalty; enforcement.
NRS 527.260 - Legislative finding.
NRS 527.280 - Destruction or removal of dangerous species by State Forester Firewarden.
NRS 527.290 - Duties of Governor.
NRS 527.300 - Powers and duties of State Forester Firewarden.