- When is a Fire Permit required?
Answer:A written fire permit is required for the kindling of a fire when the ground is not
completely covered with snow where you are burning. If the ground is snow covered, you are still
required to contact the Claremont Fire Department at 542-5156.
- What can I burn once I have a permit?
Answer: Material must be clean ordinary combustibles. Only leaves, woody debris or brush less than
5 inches in diameter, or untreated wood and dimension lumber can be burned. Items that CANNOT be
burned include, but are not limited to: Tires, tubes, plastics, shingles and foam rubber.
- When can I burn once I have a permit?
Answer: Burning is allowed with a permit from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. NO fire shall be kindled between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. except while actually raining (permit still needed).
- Where can I burn once I have a permit?
Answer: Fires must be no closer than 50 feet from a structure Questions may be directed to the Claremont Fire Department at 542-5156.
- What do I need for fire protection?
Answer: A hose, shovel or rake, and a bucket of water should be available at the fire. You are liable for the costs if the Fire
Department is contacted to extinguish your escaped fire.
- What if I do not own the land that I will be burning on?
Answer: You must have written permission from the landowner prior to applying for a fire permit.
- How old must I be to obtain a fire permit?
Answer: You must be at least 18 years of age to obtain a fire permit
- What if someone complains about the fire?
Answer: Air pollution officials could require a fire be put out if there are smoke complaints.
- What if I have to leave the fire?
Answer: Your fire must be attended at all times, or completely extinguished. A buried fire is not an extinguished fire.
- What if I violate the permit regulations?
Answer: If a fire department official identifies that the permit regulations have been violated you may be
issued a written warning or lose your open burning privileges.
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