GENERAL INFORMATION ON OPEN BURNING
Open burning is fun to enjoy, but it must be done safely & within regulations to ensure the safety of life and property. The following are some easy guidelines to ensure your safefire. Open burning is:
*Only allowed between 6:00 PM and 12:00 AM (Midnight).
*Not allowed on legal holidays and Sundays.
*Not allowed within 25 feet of a structure.
*Not allowed then the wind speed is 8 mies per hour or more.
*Only allowed without permit when there is at least one inch of continuous snow coverage.
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OPEN BURNING & RECREATIONAL BURNING
Many people wonder, what is the difference between open burning & recreational burning. Below are examples of open fires allowed by permit, recreational fires that do not need permits and fires that are not allowed:
Recreational Fire: Within a fire pit at least 8 inches deep and a maximum diameter of 4 feet OR in a portable "Weber" type device that is placed on a non-combustable surface. The fire may not exceed 4 feet from the ground. Any fire pits under ground shall be surrounded by a non-combustable material such as concrete blocks or bricks. Must be at least 15 feet from any structure.
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PERMIT NOT NEEDED |
ALLOWED WITH PERMIT |
NOT ALLOWED |
 Fire Pit
 "Weber" Type Fire Device
 1" of Cont. Snow Coverage
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 Brush Pile Fire |
 Burn Barrels |
++For open burning restrictions for the Township of Guenther, contact the Township directly.