[Vision2020] Fire Pits?

[Joe Campbell]

Boy, I was way off.

On Fri, Jun 22, 2012 at 1:39 AM, Saundra Lund <v2020 at ssl1.fastmail.fm> wrote:
> Hmmm . . . interesting question.
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> http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/fire/faq.aspx
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> May I burn yard waste or household trash?
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> If you are located within Moscow city limits, NO outside burning is allowed,
> with the following possible exceptions:
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> 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.
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> 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 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.
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> 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.
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> Saundra
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> Moscow, ID
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> To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards out of men.
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> ~ Abraham Lincoln
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> 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?
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> Is it legal in Moscow to have a fire pit, and to burn garbage in it?
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> Curious….
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> Bev
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> Bev Bafus
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> Bev’s Office Services
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> Tomboy Tools Consultant
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> 417 Pintail Lane
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> Moscow, ID  83843
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> 208-874-2939
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> Fax 866-874-0437
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> www.bevsofficeservices.com
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> www.tomboytools.info/bevbafus
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