Recreational Burning

Recreational Fires

  • Recreational fires cannot be located within 25 feet of a structure (including decks and fences) or other combustible materials.
    • All fires shall be within an approved container.
  • Any fire that is considered unsafe by fire officials shall not be allowed.

  • All recreational fires must be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.

  • A fire extinguisher or a garden hose must be available for immediate use.

  • The only components allowed to be burned are small branches and split logs.  The burning of grass, leaves or garbage material is not allowed.

  • Any complaints in regards to smoke or odor from a neighbor shall result in extinguishment of the fire.

  • Be a good neighbor and don’t use a recreational fire on breezy days that will spread the smoke through the neighborhood.

  • All open burning is banned when the fire index is at the extreme level and caution should be used when the fire index is at very high level.

  •  Large fires such as neighborhood bonfires are not allowed unless approved by the fire department.

Be a good neighbor and don’t use a recreational fire on breezy days that will spread smoke through the neighborhood.

Prohibited Open Burning

Open burning shall be prohibited within the city limits unless you have received a burn permit.

The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment of the open burning operation.