§ 54-116. Safeguards and limitations for outdoor burning.  


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  • (a)

    Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be located within 25 feet of a structure or other combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Burning is allowed between 10:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m.

    (b)

    Yard waste (small). When burning small yard waste, the fire pile shall not be larger than six feet by six feet and shall not be not located within 50 feet of a structure or other combustible material and/or within 25 feet of a public roadway with a posted speed limit greater than 35 mph. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Multiple fires on the same property must be at least 50 feet apart and each fire must comply with all provisions of this article. Burning is allowed between 10:00 a.m. and one hour before sunset, October 1 through April 30.

    (c)

    Fire must be attended. Any type of outdoor burning referenced in this article must be constantly attended by an adult who must be outdoors within 100 feet of the fire and watching the fire at all times. A water-charged hose that can reach the fire or minimum 4-A fire extinguisher must be on hand and ready for use if needed to limit or extinguish the fire. The nozzle of such water hose or fire extinguisher must be kept within 25 feet of the fire.

    (d)

    Extinguishing of fire. When extinguishing an outdoor fire, no smoldering or hot coals shall remain.

(Ord. of 2-27-07; Amd. of 2-24-09; Amd. of 2-26-13)