[Vision2020] Fire Pits?

[Saundra Lund]

Hmmm . . . interesting question.

 

http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/fire/faq.aspx

 

May I burn yard waste or household trash?

If you are located within Moscow city limits, NO outside burning is allowed,
with the following possible exceptions:

1.    Each spring, the Fire Marshal may declare an open burning period,
dependent upon weather conditions. Items which may be burned during this
period include garden waste, brush and tree trimmings. Items which may not
be burned include leaves, grass trimmings and rubbish containing paper
products. Persons burning debris must be in legal control of the lot or
parcel where burning is taking place. Other requirements include burning at
least 25 feet from any building; keeping a garden hose or fire extinguisher
handy; no burning after dark. Permits are not required; however, persons who
do not meet all requirements may be subject to fines. The Fire Marshal at
(208) 882-2831 can answer any questions. 

2.    For yard waste disposal: tree limbs and yard waste items can be taken
to the Moscow recycling center to be recycled into compost. If you are
located outside Moscow city limits, the  <http://www2.state.id.us/lands/>
Idaho Department of Lands enforces state laws regarding open burning. They
may be reached at their office in Deary: (208) 877-1121. For approved
burning outside city limits, but within the Moscow Rural Fire District, we
ask that you notify us early on the day of your burn: (208) 882-2831. We'll
pass along the information to our command personnel and our dispatch service
(Whitcom). It's really helpful to us to know where field burns are taking
place each day. 

3.    Certain "APPROVED" outside burning appliances may be used year-round,
for recreational use only (burning only clean dry wood) including:
Chiminea's and Outdoor Fireplace burning units. These burning appliances
MUST always be operated with their metal mesh screens/spark arrestors/fire
pit lids in place. If not in place, you are performing an illegal burn
operation. It should be noted that these burning appliances give off a
significant amount of radiant heat and need to be shielded on the bottom
with patio blocks or other masonry type materials. They also need to be kept
away from combustible materials (wood/vinyl siding) to prevent the radiant
heat from starting other items or structures on fire.

 

 

Saundra

Moscow, ID

 

To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards out of men.

~ Abraham Lincoln

 

 

 

From: vision2020-bounces at moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces at moscow.com]
On Behalf Of Bev Bafus
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:32 PM
To: vision2020 at moscow.com
Subject: [Vision2020] Fire Pits?

 

Is it legal in Moscow to have a fire pit, and to burn garbage in it?

 

Curious..

 

Bev

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bev Bafus

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Moscow, ID  83843

 

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