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Open Burns

Crosby Township does allow residents to burn small amounts of residential yard waste. All regulations set forth by the State of Ohio, Ohio EPA, and the Crosby Township Fire Department must be adhered to.

A burn permit must be obtained prior to burning. Permits are free of charge and can be obtained by calling the fire department non-emergency number 738-1831. A fire inspector will come to your location and verify that the proposed open burn is in compliance with our regulations.

The following is a complete list of our open burning regulations. Please call the fire department non-emergency number with any questions. Further information on Ohio open burning regulations can be found at www.epa.state.oh.us.

(1) 307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless conducted and approved in accordance with this paragraph.

(a) 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous (i.e. high winds, drought conditions) shall be prohibited.

(2) 307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with rule 1307:7-7-01 of the Administrative Code prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.

(a) 307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state or local law or regulation, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the state or local air and water quality management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed.

(3) 307.3 Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder, another person responsible or the fire department of open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.

(4) 307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall be not less than 50 feet from any structure and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure. The pile size shall be 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet where the pile is in an approved container or fire ring. The pile size shall be 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height.

(a) 307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

(b) 307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.

(5) 307.5 Attendance. Open burning, bonfires or recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with paragraph (F)(906) of rule 1301:7-7-09 of the Administrative Code with a minimum 4-A rating (10 lb. dry chemical fire extinguisher) or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.