Open Burns

Which two types of open burns are allowed in Sarasota county?

recreational and cooking fires
Define a recreational fire?

a fire that is burned for pleasure and must be confined in a fire pit or bowl.
Define a cooking fire

open fire used for cooking food for human consumption must be contained in a grill or similar device.
What are the approved fuels for open burns?
- Dry, untreated natural wood
- Charcoal
- LPG
- Natural Gas
- Butane
What are some things that people must consider when performing open burns?
- High Wind
- Proximity to structures
- Amount of smoke
- Impact on neighboring houses
What kind of fuel is not permitted to be burnt?
- Yard waste
- Household trash
- Commercial trash
Recreational fires must be how far away from any structure?

25 feet away
When conducting an open burn what must be present?

A means of suppression. Ex. a water hose, shovel, water buckets, etc.
An open burn must be how far away from a roadway?

at least 50 feet away
What are the time frames that open burns are allowed?

Between 10 am and 11 pm

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SCFD

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Open Burns

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Open Burns

Updated

2016-08-12T17:15:13Z

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