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Obtaining a burn permit for a wood-burning unit
(chiminea, fire pit, outdoor fireplace, etc) is a State law. You must
comply with the
rules for open burning when
using a wood-burning unit.
The following rules specifically apply to a
wood-burning unit:
- The wood-burning unit (chiminea, fire pit, outdoor
fireplace, etc) must be a minimum of 25 feet away from a structure.
- A seasonal permit (valid for one calendar year) for
a wood-burning device may be issued. The seasonal permit will only
be issued for the wood-burning unit, it is not a permit for open
(brush) burning.
- A burn permit my be revoked at the discretion of
the Fire Warden or Deputy Fire Wardens at any time.
- A person at least 18 years in age must be present
at all times when the wood-burning device is in use.
- Once you have obtained a seasonal burn permit for the
wood-burning device, it may be used at any time day or night.
- You may only burn wood.
- Follow all of the manufacturer's safety
guidelines.
Examples of a few of the wood-burning units requiring
a burn permit, issued by the Greenland Volunteer Fire Department, are
displayed below. Please review the
burn permit guidelines then contact
one of the
Deputy Fire
Wardens to obtain a seasonal burn permit for your chiminea,
fire pit or outdoor fireplace.
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