Today's strip is nearly the same as yesterday's but here the focus is on your communities ordinances in regards to burning bans. Yes there are regulations as to what you put into your firepit even if its a metal firepit purchased at your local hardware store.
Minot, North Dakota has several burning ordinances, including guidelines for recreational fires and open burning:
A recreational fire has a maximum fuel area of 3 feet or less, in diameter by 2 feet or less, in height. A permit issued by the Minot Fire Department is required for fires of larger size or other uses. These fires can only be held on private property with approval from everyone involved. They must be at least 25 feet away from structures, dry grass, leaves, or other combustible materials. Fires can only be made with untreated wood that's at least one inch in diameter. They can't be started during a fire ban or when the fire danger index is very high or higher. Fires also aren't allowed if the wind is over 15 miles per hour. Before starting a fire, you should call Minot Central Dispatch at (701) 852-0111 to notify them. You can also call (701) 838-6363 for more tips.
Open burning
Open burning must follow these conditions to avoid creating a public nuisance, impacting occupied buildings, or causing traffic hazards:
The fire must be attended and supervised at all times.
The material being burned must be dry enough to burn cleanly and have minimal dirt. You can't burn oils, rubber, or other materials that produce a lot of air contaminants. You can only burn when the weather conditions allow for smoke dispersion and air mixing.
You can't burn near highways, public roads, airports, or landing strips.
I am posting this because we are near the time that leaves will be falling. I have already seen small patches of yellow leaves on the trees. The info above is from the City of Minot and is NOT all comprehensive of their ordinances. If I am not mistaken it is illegal to burn leaves in the City of Minot.
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