outdoor burning within kcfd #28
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Outdoor Burning within KCFD #28. HISTORY. The Enumclaw Fire Department used to issue land clearing permits. These were issued at Headquarters. The applicants were typically excavating companies. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Outdoor Burning within KCFD #28
HISTORY• The Enumclaw Fire Department used to issue land clearing
permits. • These were issued at Headquarters.• The applicants were typically excavating companies.• The purpose was to clear land for a residence. In some cases
they were issued to make way for a pasture. Such as at approximately at SE 384 and 303rd Ave SE.
• The on duty crew would inspect the permit location to insure no fire safety conditions were violated.
• Pile sizes were limited to 10’ in diameter and 10’ in height.• No dimensional restrictions for debris diameter.• Land clearing permits cost fifty dollars• Permits were valid for a 14 day period. • Permits could be extended for a burn ban that occurred
during the 14 day period• Effective July 1st 2008 land clearing permits were banned in
King, Pierce and Snohomish Counties by PSCAA
RESIDENTIAL BURNING PERMITS
• Issued to home or property owners outside of the U.G.A.(Urban Growth Area) after July 1st 2008.
• These were issued at no cost.• These were verbal permits issued via telephone or issued in
person at headquarters station. • The permit holder was given verbal instructions of the regulations.• No inspection done by the on duty crew of the burn site.• A list was maintained at dispatch of the locations where burns
were occurring.• Pile dimensions were limited to 10’ in diameter and 4’ in height.
RESIDENTIAL BURNING PERMITS (continued)
• Effective January 1st 2010 residential burn permits were issued in written form for a fee of 30 dollars (senior discount 15 dollars).
• The fee was initiated in order recoup some of the fuel costs for smoke investigations and burn complaints.
• The permit is valid for one year from the date it is issued.
PROCESS• All citizens who wish to burn natural vegetation in the U.G.A. are
required to obtain a written permit.• Permits can be obtained at Station 1.• Permits are also located in forms clip board in E-2805.• The citizen fills out the permit and agrees to follow all (12)
conditions listed on the permit. • The citizens pays for the permit (check only no cash).• The permit is issued.• The permit holder and The Fire Department will both have copies
of the permit.• The permit holder is required to keep a copy of the permit onsite
at all times.• Permit address list is maintained by office staff.• The list is located on the form clip board in E-2805
PROCESS (CONTINUED)• A Residential Burning information line was established by the Fire
Chief in July 2011.• The Shift Captain (or Acting Captain) is required to update the
information line daily by no later than 9am. • The day will be designated either “Burn day” or a “No Burn day”.• This is a judgment call made by the Captain (or Acting Captain)
based upon existing or expected weather conditions.• The permit holder is required to call the burn information line
prior to burning daily (July 2011).
“BURN DAY” vs.“NO BURN DAY”
• The Fire Chief issued a memo via email which provides guidance for making the determination.
Outdoor Burning Memo
1. At, or near, 08:00 every day either the Shift Captain (Acting Captain) or designee shall look on-line to determine the weather forecast for the day
2. Once the forecast is determined the designated person is to access the “Hotline” and state, “ Good morning you have reached the King County Fire District #28 Outdoor Burning Information Line; based on expected weather forecast for today, burning is (or, is not) allowed in the fire district. Repeat, burning is (is not) allowed in Fire District #28 today; thank you.”
FACTORS TO CONSIDER(Chiefs Memo dated June 24, 2011)
Factors to assist in determining whether conditionsallow/disallow burning are: 1. Forecast Rain – when and how much; if no rain is
there a low cloud ceiling w/heavy moisture that will keep smoke from lifting?
2. How long since the last significant rain; are burn piles going to be wet and smokey?
3. Expected wind conditions – rule of thumb is 5 to 15 mph, enough to carry smoke away but not enough to create a wind hazard ?
4. Are there any Burn Bans in place?
REGULATIONS
1. Natural vegetation only (no processed lumber)2. While burning someone capable of extinguishing the burn pile will be in
attendance at all times.3. A water source is required to be present on site at all times.4. Burning is allowed only during daylight hours. (fire does not have to be
extinguished, just no more fuel is to added to the pile)5. One pile of vegetation is to be allowed to be burned at a time.6. The maximum pile size is 10’ in diameter by 4’ in height.7. Fires are required to be located 10’ away from property lines.8. The pile is required to be located at least 50’ away from structures.9. Fires are required to be extinguished if there is a storm that results in east
winds.10. The permit holder agrees to extinguish their burn pile when the fire
department determines that smoke from the fire is bothersome to neighbors, damages property, or is causing a nuisance.
11. Burning wet or green storm debris is prohibited.12. A copy of the permit is required to be on site at all times.
IMPORTANT
• Permits are valid for one year from the date it was issued.• Permit can be suspended if the conditions are violated• Burning Processed lumber is prohibited (PSCAA)• Burn barrels are prohibited (PSCCA)• Burning stumps are prohibited (PSCAA)• Burning trees and limbs larger than 4” in diameter are prohibited
(PSCAA)• No outdoor fire may contain material (other than firewood) that
has been hauled from an area where burning the material is prohibited.
Recreational Fires• Defined: “Cooking fires, campfires, and bonfires that occur in
designated areas or on private property for cooking, pleasure, or ceremonial purposes”.
• Allowed per the IFC (WAC 51-54)• No permit is required• Must follow conditions set forth in IFC section 307 and WAC 173-425• Constructed of steel, masonry. stone or concrete material. • The bottom may be of steel, sand, gravel, or mineral earth. • Does not require a spark arrestor. • Maximum fuel size is 3x3x2. • Can only burn dried cord wood, presto logs, or charcoal.• Required to be located 25’ from any structure, including decks or any
other combustible material. • Constant attendance is required.• An Extinguisher equal to a 4-A rating is required to be onsite. Dirt,
sand, water barrel or garden hose are an approved alternative to a 4-A extinguisher.
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
• Same requirements as recreational fire pits with the following exceptions;
1. Required to be located 15’ away from combustible material
2. Must be used according to the manufactures recommendations.
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Rational or Irrational?
CRAZY or NOT?
REMEMBER
• Some situations are not always clear cut. • You will have to rely upon your best judgment.• It is not our job to act as a referee during a dispute
amongst neighbors.• Even if a citizen is operating outside of the outdoor
burning regulations it is important to be Kind, Courteous and Professional. This may be the only interaction they ever have with a representative of the Enumclaw fire department. Do your best to make it a positive experience.