• Guidelines - All recreational fires are governed by the Minnesota DNR as established by Minnesota Statutes and the Minnesota State Fire Code. The following are the rules, restrictions, and guidelines concerning recreational.
• Location - Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or any combustible material unless contained in a portable barbecue pit, or a well maintained, approved fire restrictive enclosure. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread to within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
• Size - Size of recreational fires may not exceed 3 foot diameter x 2 feet in height and must be contained in an approved manner such as a portable barbecue pit, fire pit, or fire ring.
• Fuels - Yard waste, waste matter, rubber, plastics, construction debris, trash, demolition material or flammable liquids, shall not be used for fuel.
• Fire-extinguishing equipment – Buckets, shovels, garden hoses or a fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating shall be readily available for use at recreational fires.
• Attendance - An attendant shall supervise a recreational fire until such fire has been extinguished.
• Time Restriction - Recreational fires shall be extinguished by midnight.
• Offensive Smoke & Odors - Special consideration must be given to prohibit/control objectionable smoke or odorous conditions.
• Discontinuance – Fire department personnel are authorized to require that recreational fires be immediately discontinued if it is determined that a hazardous condition exists.

Any questions contact: South Metro Fire Department administration at 552-4176

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