Milford chronicle., 1962-05-04
Fire Morshol To Crock
Down On Burning


creating a condition which is caus-
ing great hardship on the services
of the Volunteer Firemen through
out the State, says State Fire Mar
shal Favinger. This does not take
into account the cost involved in
operating fire apparature or the
possibility of injury to firemen an
swering alarms, as well as pos
sibility of damage to property of
others. Accidental fires create e.
nough danger without the setting
of useless fires which are, in most
cases unattended with no thought
given to wind, location or nuisance
caused to others.
For the benefit of those not fa-
miliar with the State Fire Regula-
tions pertaining to burning which
were passed December z, 1860, by
the State Fire Prevention Commits
sion and which further makes vi
olation subject TO penalties as pro-
vided, it is reproduced below: Any
further continuation or violation
leaves this office no alternative, but
to persecute violators, under the
section of the law provided and it
it certainly hoped that continued
nuisance alarms will be curtailed
in the interest of personal safety,
fire safety and respect for the prop
erty of others.
Regulation No. 23, Section 2S.1
applies. Bonfires and Outdoor
Fires.
a. Permit required. No person
shall kindle or maintain any bon
fire or rubbish fire or authorize
any such fire to be kindled or
maintained on or in any public
street, alley, road or other pub
lie ground without a permit or
other proper authorization. Dur
ing construction or demolition of
buildings or structures no waste
materials or rubbish shall be dis
posed of by burning on the pre-
mises or in the immediate vicin-
ity without having obtained
permit or other proper authori-
Zation.
b. Location Restricted. No per-
son shall kindle or maintain any
bonfire or rubbish fire or auth
orize any such fire to be kindled
or maintained on any private land
unless ID the location is not
less than so feet from any struc-
ture and adequate provision is
made to prevent fire from spread
ing to within so feet of any
structure, or (2) the fire is con-
tanned in an approved waste bur-
ner located safely not less than
Is feet from any structure. ZAP
proved Burner means. one hav-
ing a screen top of not less than
one fourth inch mesh, wither
wire burner designed for burn
ing or a constructed one with
chimney
C. May Prohibit. The Office OF
State Fire Marshal, Assistant
state Fire Marshals, Their Depu-
ties Or Inspectors, may prohibit
any or all bonfires and outdoor
rubbish fires when atmospheric |
conditions or local circumstances
make such fires hazardous.
Section 2S.2. Kindling OF Fire |
On Land OF Others Restricted.
No person shall kindle a fire |
upon the land of another with |
out permission of the owner |
theeof or his agent.
Section 285. Accommodations OF |
Waste Materials.
Accommodations of waste paper,
hay, grass, straw, weeds, litter
or combustible or flammable
waste or rubbish of any kind
shall not be permitted to remain
upon any roof or in any court,
yard, vacant lot or open space.
All weeds, grass, vines or other
growth when same endangers
property, or is liable to be fired,
shall be cut down and removed
by the owner or occupant of the
property. q
Section 6611, Title 16, Chabter
Sc. Maintenance OF Fire Hazard,
Violation OF Regulations: Or
Chapt. Enforcement: Remedies
And Penalties.
b. Whoever knowingly violates
such regulations, provisions sor
change or any provision of this
chapter, shall be fined not more
than 500 or imprisoned not
more than 10 days, or both.
C. Each and every day during
which such illegal erection, con-
struction, reconstruction, altera-
tion, maintenance, or use contin-
ues after knowledge or official
notice that same is illegal shall
be deemed a separate offense
To assist those persons who
feel burning is necessary and de-
sire to do so lawfully, few tips
are hereby listed which will at
least assure them the maximum
in safety. during the burning pro-
cess.
1. Remember to burn in open,
in small piles in location not
less than so feet of any struc-
ture or in approved burner To-
Gated safely not less than Is feet
from any structure.
2. When cleaning the 9ard. be
careful if you burn leaves. Many
cities do not permit yard fires;
and before starting one, check
the regulations with your local
fire department, city fire marshal
or state fire marshal department.
Either fire department or a
state fire marshal permit could
be required. depending on wheth-
er city, town or rural area.
3. Never light an outdoor fire
on a windy day.
A. Before you start the fire.
get out your garden hose and
attach it to the outdoor faucet
nearest the fire. Keep it handy
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