burn permits

Land Clearing Fire Requests should be addressed to the Division of Forestry

Outdoor Cooking and Recreational Fire Guideline

Outdoor Cooking:

• Cooking fires shall not exceed 3 ft. in diameter and 2 ft. in height, and be contained in an outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill, or barbeque pit.

• Cooking fires shall be constantly attended with a garden hose or other extinguishing equipment.

•  Cooking fires for multi-family dwellings shall be by electric grills, ranges, or similar apparatus.  No charcoal, gas, or hibachi grills shall be used or kindled on balconies, overhangs, or within ten feet of a structure.

Recreational Fires:

• Recreational fires shall not exceed 3 ft. in diameter and 2 ft. in height and be contained in an approved manner.

• Recreational fires shall be constantly attended with a garden hose or other extinguishing equipment.

• Recreational fires shall not be within 25 ft. of a structure or combustible material unless contained in an approved manner.

• The AHJ shall have authority to prohibit any and all open fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances makes such fires hazardous.

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