The following requirements apply to bonfires:
(a) A permit is required from the Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department.
(b) The application for the permit shall be obtained at least ten days before the fire occurs.
(c) The fire must be at least 50 feet from any structure.
(d) Provisions shall be made to prevent the spread of fire to within 50 feet of any structure.
(e) The fire shall be no larger than 5 feet by 5 feet in dimension and shall not burn longer than 3 hours.
(f) There shall be an least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum of a 4-A rating or other approved on site fire extinguishing equipment such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck (approved by the fire department.
(g) The fire shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.
(h) Fuel shall consist of only seasoned dry firewood and shall be ignited with a small quantity of paper.
(i) The fire shall not be utilized for waste disposal and fuel shall be chosen to minimize air contaminants.
(Ord. 61-2009. Passed 8-3-09.)