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Recreational Fires
Standards for recreational fires. All recreational fires on private and public property shall comply with the following standards
1. Fires must be a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet from all combustible materials (i.e. dwellings and structures, decks, fences, etc.)
2. Fire pits shall be constructed of and completely surrounded by non-combustible materials, and shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from all property lines.
3. Fire bowls, chimeneas, and all other free-standing fire containers must comply with the standards of the recreational fire ordinance.
4. The size of the fire shall not exceed 3’x 3’ x3’.
5. Only clean, unpainted, untreated wood or charcoal may be burned.
6. Chemically treated products and yard waste, including but not limited to chemically treated fireplace logs; treated, painted or glued woods such as plywood or particle board; leaves, grass clippings or garden vegetation, may not be burned.
7. No fire shall be allowed if winds are greater than 15 miles per hour.
8. A garden hose attached to a water supply or other approved fire extinguishing device shall be readily available at the location of any open burning or recreational fire.
9. Fire must be attended at all times by an adult over 18 years in age.
10. The fire must be extinguished if it becomes offensive to others or if not under supervision by an adult.
11. All fires are subject to discontinuance at the direction of the Fire or Police Department.
12. Further questions relative to recreational fires should be directed to the Fire Marshal at (651) 675- 5906 or the Fire Inspector at (651) 675-5905
Grilling on Decks
Standards for fires or barbecues on balconies or patios. barbecues on balconies or patios shall comply with the following:
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1. In any structure containing three (3) or more dwelling units that have a common hallway and/or shared means of egress, no person shall kindle, maintain, or cause any fire or open flame on any balcony, deck above ground level, or on any ground floor patio within fifteen (15) feet of a structure.
2. No person shall store or use any fuel, barbecue, torch or other similar heating or lighting chemical or device on any balcony, deck above ground level, or on any ground floor patio within fifteen (15) feet of a structure.
3. Listed electric or gas fired barbecue grills that are permanently mounted and wired or plumbed to the building’s gas supply or electrical system and that maintain a minimum clearance of eighteen (18) inches on all sides, unless listed for lesser clearances, may be installed on balconies, deck and patios when approved by the fire chief.
Open Burning
Standards for open burning. All open burning fires on private and public property shall comply with the following standards
1. No person shall start or allow any open burning on any property outside the recreational fire guidelines in the City of Eagan without first having obtained an open burn permit.
2. Open burning permits shall be obtained by making application for review to the City of Eagan Fire Chief, Fire Marshal Fire Inspector, or Fire Official on a form prescribed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and adopted by the Eagan Fire Department. The location is subject to a preliminary site inspection to locate the proposed burn site, note any special conditions necessary for the permit, review fire safety considerations, and set dates and times of permitted burn. If established criteria for the issuance of an open burning permit are not met during review of the application or it is determined that a practical alternative method for disposal of the material exists or a pollution or nuisance condition would result, or if an open burn event safety plan cannot be drafted to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector orFire Official, the application for the open burn permit may be denied.
3. A minimum of five (5) acres is required to obtain an open burn permit,and the open burn must be a minimum of 300’ from all combustible materials (i.e. dwellings and structures).
4. The open burn event shall be constantly attended by the permit holder or his/her representative. The open fire shall be completely extinguished before the permit holder or his/her representative leaves the site. No fire may be allowed to smolder without the permit holder or his/her representative present on the site.
5. The open burn site shall have available appropriate communication and fire suppression equipment as set forth in the fire safety plan in case of an emergency.
6. The permit holder shall have the valid permit available for inspection by the Police Department, Fire Department, MPCA or DNR Forest Officer on the open burn site.
7. No permits will be issued when the DNR has officially declared a burning ban due to potential hazardous fire conditions or when the MPCA has declared an Air Quality Alert.
8. The permit holder shall comply with and implement all special conditions noted on the permit and conditions of the burn event safety plan as established. The permit holder shall be responsible for all costs incurred as a result of the burn, including but not limited to fire suppression and administrative costs and fees.
9. The open burning permit is subject to revocation at the discretion of the Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Fire Inspector, Fire Official, Police Department, MPCA, or DNR Forest Officer. Reasons for revocation may include but are not limited to a fire hazard existing or developing during the course of the burn; any of the conditions of the permit being violated during the course of the burn; a pollution or nuisance condition developing during the course of the burn, or a fire smoldering with no flames present.
City code sec. 10.40 – Recreational Fires and Open Burning
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