(a) Application. Application for recreational fires shall be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for approval at least forty-eight (48) hours before the fire is set. If a recreational fire is planned for a weekend or holiday, notification shall be given by 3:00 p.m. Friday or by 3:00 p.m. on the last business day before the holiday. The following information shall be provided at the time the approval is requested:
(1) The purpose of the fire;
(2) The nature and quantities of the material to be burned;
(3) The date, time and duration of the fire;
(4) The location;
(5) The fire-extinguishing equipment to be provided; and
(6) Fire may not be started until the applicant is in receipt of an approved permit.
(Ord. 156-2024. Passed 8-12-24.)
(b) Location. The location of the fire shall not be less than twenty-five feet from any structure.
(Ord. 236-2007. Passed 12-10-07.)
(Ord. 236-2007. Passed 12-10-07.)
(c) Material. The material shall be of the minimum size for the intended purpose, consist only of seasoned dry firewood and be ignited with a small quantity of paper. The fuel shall be chosen to minimize the generation and emission of air contaminants.
(d) Size and Duration. A recreational fire shall not be more than 2 ft. x 2 ft. x 2 ft. in dimension and shall not be permitted to burn longer than three (3) hours, unless approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. All recreational fires shall be extinguished by 11:00 p.m.
(e) Attendance. A recreational fire shall be constantly attended until the fire is completely extinguished. Approved extinguishing equipment shall be available for immediate utilization at all times.
(Ord. 207-2001. Passed 9-24-01.)
(Ord. 207-2001. Passed 9-24-01.)