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The Chaska Fire Department
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January 28th, 2012
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City of Chaska
Policy On Recreational Fires
Definitions:
Recreational Fire: The burning of materials other than rubbish; where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, barbecue grill, or barbecue pit; and with a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 3 feet or less in height; for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, or similar purposes.
Recreational fires are allowed in the City of Chaska and Chaska Township.
Open Burning: The burning of a bonfire, rubbish, or other fire in an outdoor location where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, barbecue grill or barbecue pit.
Open burning is not allowed in the City of Chaska or Chaska Township.
POLICY FOR RECREATIONAL FIRES
1) Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a combustible structure or combustible material. Any condition that could cause the fire to spread to within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
2) A non-combustible fire ring shall be constructed to contain the fire by such means as stones, bricks, steel, or a freestanding fireplace.
3) Recreational fires shall be constantly attended by a person of 17 years of age or older until the fire is extinguished.
4) No recreational fires are allowed when the DNR, State of Minnesota, or City of Chaska has issued burning bans.
5) Only clean dry wood is allowed to be consumed in the fire. No construction materials, trash, rubbish, or combustible waste will be allowed.
6) Recreational fires shall be no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 3 feet in height.
7) Recreational fires shall be extinguished if smoke emissions are offensive to building occupants, surrounding property owners, or if the burning is determined to be a hazardous condition.
8) No recreational fires are allowed when high winds are blowing.
9) Portable fireplaces shall be defined as a recreational fire and will be required to follow these policies.
Failure to comply with any of the above policies, may result in the fire department extinguishing the fire and/or fines.
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