CITY OF ROCKFORD

 

 

                         RECREATIONAL FIRE POLICY

 

 

Definition:             "Recreational Fire" means the burning of wood in an enclosed area.

 

 

     Limits and Conditions of the "Recreational Fire Policy"

 

 

1.         The fire must be contained in an area no larger then four feet (4') in diameter and three feet (3') in height.

 

2.         This area must encompass one of the following materials; rock, metal or concrete.

 

3.         Only burning of wood is allowed in the recreational fire area.  The burning of brush, leaves, yard waste and any other materials are strictly prohibited. 

 

4.         The recreational fire area must be located forty feet (40') away from any structure.

 

5.         Fire-extinguishing equipment, such as buckets, shovels or garden hoses shall be readily available for use at recreational fires.

 

6.         Recreational fires shall be constantly attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of fire-extinguishing equipment.  An attendant must supervise a recreational fire until such fire has been extinguished.