Permits shall be revoked if provisions are not met.
The burning of toxic materials, noxious matter, roofing materials, treated lumber, petroleum based products, etc. or any other materials considered hazardous shall not be allowed under any circumstances.
Burns shall not be conducted under any type of overhead service.
Burn piles shall be limited to a manageable size (8 feet by 8 feet maximum height of 5 feet)
Only one pile may be burned at a time.
Means to control and or extinguish the fire shall be maintained on site at all times.
Provisions shall be made to prevent fire spread.
Fire must be a minimum of 50 feet from any public roadway.
The fire must be attended at all times by a competent person until the fire is extinguished (put out, quenched, or smothered).
Fire in approved containers shall be a minimum of 25 feet from any structure.
The permit shall become void and all burning shall cease when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
Fires must be extinguished if any complaints are received from residents or business within the area or the vicinity of the burn.
In the event of damage to property of others the permit holder accepts full responsibility and liability for all charges resulting from the burn. (Smoke, fire ash, or particulate matter)
Bonfires and similar activities should be strictly monitored and considered only on a case by case basis.
Before burn permits are issued all residents should be informed of the city’s rubbish pick-up and disposal policy.