Recreational Fire Pit

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Recreational fire pit.

Recreational fire permit map. 31 of the year issued. Homeowners enjoy fire pits and outdoor fireplaces for warmth recreation and cooking. A recreational fire is the burning of materials other than rubbish clean wood where fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator outdoor fireplace or barbeque pit and with a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height for pleasure religious ceremonial cooking or similar purpose.

A fire in a hole dug in the ground does not constitute a barbecue pit under state law and would still be defined as a recreational fire. Increase your enjoyment of outdoor fires by knowing you re doing all you can to burn cleanly safely and responsibly for your family neighbors and community. To view all recreational fire permits that are active or have been expired for less than 6 months feel free to interact with the below map. The burning of trash rubbish painted or stained wood and construction debris is prohibited by d e.

A note regarding covid 19 when planning a recreational fire please be considerate of your neighbors who may be suffering from a respiratory illness. Fire pits and recreational fires are not incinerators. Please remember that mulch can burn so keep your appliance at least 3 feet away from mulch as. Make sure the fire pit is placed away from other materials that could burn or catch fire both overhead and to the sides such as building components tree limbs sheds awnings etc.

Keep a clear area clear meaning free of anything that can burn of at least 3 feet in diameter around the appliance. 1 2018 recreational fire permits are required to be renewed annually and are valid until dec. Recreational fire means the burning of materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator outdoor fireplace barbecue grill or barbecue pit and with a total fuel area of three 3 feet or less in diameter and two 2 feet or less in height for pleasure religious ceremonial cooking or similar purposes. Kingso 34 outdoor fire pit metal square firepit patio stove wood burning bbq grill fire pit bowl with spark screen cover log grate poker for backyard garden camping picnic bonfire by kingso 108 99 108.

Use of fire pits fire bowls chimineas and similar portable devices must be at least 20 feet away from any building or structure. Request a 2020 recreational fire permit. As patio fire pits and outdoor fireplaces grow in popularity so does backyard burning. Fire district 9 at 466 4602.

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