Recreational Fires have become an important part of our outdoor experience. In order to ensure that these types of experiences can continue without creating safety hazards or nuisance, the following suggestions have been developed.

• Use only natural firewood less than two feet in length.
• The fire should be contained in a pit, ring or manufactured fire pit not exceeding three feet in diameter.
• Fire pits and rings should be located 25 feet away from structures and combustible materials
• Manufactured freestanding fire pits must be located at least 10 feet from structures and combustible materials.  These units must have all openings enclosed with spark-arresting screen.  Under no circumstances shall the manufactured freestanding fire pit be placed on or under a deck while in use.
• The fire should be supervised by an adult until the fire has been completely extinguished.
• A garden hose or other means to extinguish the fire must be readily available.
• Do not use flammable or combustible liquids to start the fire.
• Recreational fires should not be held on windy days or when the smoke from the fire creates a nuisance.
• Open burning of other lumber, pallets, scrap wood, tree trimmings, leaves, yard waste, paper, cardboard, garbage and similar items are not permitted.