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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Hmmm . . . interesting question.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/fire/faq.aspx">http://www.ci.moscow.id.us/fire/faq.aspx</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:#003366'>May I burn yard waste or household trash?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:7.5pt;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:8.25pt;line-height:16.8pt'><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>If you are located within Moscow city limits, <b>NO outside burning</b> is allowed, with the following possible exceptions:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>1.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>2.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>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 <a href="http://www2.state.id.us/lands/"><span style='color:#003366'>Idaho Department of Lands</span></a> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:36.75pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>3.<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Saundra<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Moscow, ID<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>To sin by silence when they should protest makes cowards out of men.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>~ Abraham Lincoln<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> vision2020-bounces@moscow.com [mailto:vision2020-bounces@moscow.com] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bev Bafus<br><b>Sent:</b> Thursday, June 21, 2012 9:32 PM<br><b>To:</b> vision2020@moscow.com<br><b>Subject:</b> [Vision2020] Fire Pits?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Is it legal in Moscow to have a fire pit, and to burn garbage in it?<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Curious….<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Bev<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'>Bev Bafus<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'>Bev’s Office Services<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#D99594'>Tomboy Tools Consultant<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'>417 Pintail Lane<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'>Moscow, ID 83843<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'>208-874-2939<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'>Fax 866-874-0437<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#4F81BD'><a href="http://www.bevsofficeservices.com"><span style='color:#4F81BD'>www.bevsofficeservices.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"the Blue Cabin";color:#D99594'><a href="http://www.tomboytools.info/bevbafus"><span style='color:#D99594'>www.tomboytools.info/bevbafus</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>