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Burning Ordinance
- You may burn leaves / brush /sticks-limbs without a permit. Any
and all other materials require a permit. Check with your township.
Rule of thumb: If it burns black, it is not acceptable.
- You must burn on your own property.
- Fire must be 50 feet away from buildings / structures and
property line.
- You must notify the county Fire Dispatcher @ 610-933-8968 prior
to igniting the fire, unless burning in a
barrel/fireplace/incinerator.
- Fire can only burn between Sunup and Sunset.
- You must have a method for extinguishing the fire present (hose
/ water)
- You must have 15 feet of cleared area around the fire.
- You must have a responsible party in attendance at all times.
- You may NOT burn in the street or within 5 feet of a utility
pole.
- Do Not burn when it is too dry or too windy (when in doubt,
check with the county disp, see above)
- Fires that generate complaints are considered nuisance fires and
may be extinguished by the Fire Dept.
- When in doubt, check with your local fire station or township
building.
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