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| ======Burn Permit Hotline====== | ======Burn Permit Hotline====== | ||
| - | A burn permit may be acquired by calling: | + | A burn permit for properties outside the City of South Haven may be acquired by calling: |
| - | * **639-FIRE (269-639-3473)** | + | |
| + | **639-FIRE (269-639-3473)** | ||
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| + | Open Burn permits will not be issued for properties in South Haven City. | ||
| ===== Fire Danger Ratings ===== | ===== Fire Danger Ratings ===== | ||
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| Burning any material other than brush and vegetation is a violation of state and federal law. Burning of prohibited materials can cause you to be cited into court, pay fines and court costs, and costs of suppressing your fire. Permit Holders are responsible for the fire they kindle; you may be held liable for damages if your fire spreads. Additional information is available from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. | Burning any material other than brush and vegetation is a violation of state and federal law. Burning of prohibited materials can cause you to be cited into court, pay fines and court costs, and costs of suppressing your fire. Permit Holders are responsible for the fire they kindle; you may be held liable for damages if your fire spreads. Additional information is available from the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. | ||
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| **If you will be burning on more than one day please call the Burn Permit Hotline before starting each day.** | **If you will be burning on more than one day please call the Burn Permit Hotline before starting each day.** | ||
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| **Please burn during the daylight hours and have the fire down or out by dark. Many good | **Please burn during the daylight hours and have the fire down or out by dark. Many good | ||
| intentioned people call in false alarms after dark when they see flames.** | intentioned people call in false alarms after dark when they see flames.** | ||
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| - | The permit holder assumes any and all liabilities for his/her actions and acknowledges that many other state and federal regulations apply to open burning, including but not limited to, the Clean Air Act, Solid Waste Management. | + | [{{:public:240221CR3800003.jpg?400|}}] |
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| + | **The permit holder assumes any and all liabilities** for his/her actions and acknowledges that many other state and federal regulations apply to open burning, including but not limited to, the Clean Air Act, Solid Waste Management. | ||
| Be it further understood that the permit holder may be required to reimburse SHAES for any and all costs in extinguishment of the permitted fire or any complications arising from the permitted fire. | Be it further understood that the permit holder may be required to reimburse SHAES for any and all costs in extinguishment of the permitted fire or any complications arising from the permitted fire. | ||
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| Open Burn permits are not allowed in South Haven City. | Open Burn permits are not allowed in South Haven City. | ||
| - | ====Bon-Fire==== | + | |
| - | Bonfire is defined as burning seasoned dry brush or wood without a containment vessel where the by-products, heat and embers are released to the surrounding area and air. Section 307 of the Fire Code requires that a Bon-Fire Permit be obtained prior to kindling a fire for ceremonial purposes. Application for the Bon-Fire Permit can only be presented by and issued to the land owner. As provided in Section 307.2.2 any open burning that will be or becomes offensive or objectionable due to smoke, or odor or when conditions make burning hazardous the permit holder shall extinguish the fire. | + | ====Recreational Burn Permit==== |
| + | Recreational Burning is defined as burning wood (not rubbish) not contained in a barbecue grill or pit, incinerator or outdoor fireplace where the by-products, heat and embers are released to the surrounding area and air. | ||
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| + | Section 307 of the Fire Code requires that an Recreational Burn Permit be obtained prior to kindling a fire for pleasure, religious ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. Application for the Open Burn Permit can only be presented by and issued to the land owner. As provided in Section 307.2.2 open burning that will be or becomes offensive or objectionable due to smoke, or odor or when conditions make burning hazardous the permit holder shall extinguish the fire. | ||
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| + | ====Bon-Fire Permit==== | ||
| + | Bonfire is defined as burning seasoned dry brush or wood without a containment vessel where the by-products, heat and embers are released to the surrounding area and air. | ||
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| + | Section 307 of the Fire Code requires that a Bon-Fire Permit be obtained prior to kindling a fire for ceremonial purposes. Application for the Bon-Fire Permit can only be presented by and issued to the land owner. As provided in Section 307.2.2 any open burning that will be or becomes offensive or objectionable due to smoke, or odor or when conditions make burning hazardous the permit holder shall extinguish the fire. | ||
| =====Requirements===== | =====Requirements===== | ||
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| + | ====Open Burn and Bon-Fire Permits==== | ||
| - The location shall not be less than 50 feet from any structure and provisions shall be made to prevent spreading to within 50 feet of any structure. | - The location shall not be less than 50 feet from any structure and provisions shall be made to prevent spreading to within 50 feet of any structure. | ||
| - The fire shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished and at minimum one fire extinguisher or other extinguishing agent (garden hose etc.) available for immediate use. | - The fire shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished and at minimum one fire extinguisher or other extinguishing agent (garden hose etc.) available for immediate use. | ||
| - | - Only brush or vegetation may be burned. | + | - Only brush and/or vegetation may be burned. |
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| + | ====Recreational Burn Permit===== | ||
| + | - The location shall not be less than 25 feet from any structure or combustible materials unless contained in a pit. The maximum size is 3 feet wide by 2 feet high. | ||
| + | - The fire shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished and at minimum one fire extinguisher or other extinguishing agent (garden hose etc.) available for immediate use. | ||
| + | - Only seasoned wood may be burned. | ||
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| =====Prohibited===== | =====Prohibited===== | ||
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