Open Burning Regulations

OPEN BURNING PERMIT
From the
BLACK JACK FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
5675 N. Highway 67, Florissant, MO 63034 – Telephone 741-9905
Weekend number 741-9920

Date(s) of proposed open burning:

Time (start):

(end):

Purpose of open burning:

Location of proposed open burning:

Permit Holder:

Name:

Address:

Telephone:

The conditions of this permit are based on the following and failure to comply shall result in revocation of permit.

1. Notify the Fire Department the day of the burn (314) 741-9905 weekends (314) 741-9920
2. Residential burning permitted in unincorporated St. Louis County from September 16th – April 14th during the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m... A permit is not required during this time frame. Outside this time frame requires a permit except for Bon fires or recreational type fires.
3. At least two fire extinguishers or a charged hose line shall be placed near the proposed site.
4. The fire site is no more than 5 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5 feet high and does not burn for more than 3 hours unless noted above.
5. Painted, creosoted, womanized or otherwise – treated wood cannot be used to fuel the fire.
6. The fire site shall be constantly attended while burning and for at least an hour following extinguishment.
7. A representative from the Fire Marshal’s office may inspect the site on the date of the planned event.
8. The Fire District shall order the extinguishment of the fire if it creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation as per Missouri Air Pollution Control Rule 10 CSR 10-6.170 or the BOCA Fire Prevention Code Section 403.4.3. Burning of construction materials, trash, hazardous materials, and chemicals is strictly prohibited! Commercial use/disposal is also prohibited!
9. This permit shall be present at the burn site the day of the event and shall be made available to fire, police, or environmental officials upon request.

For the Black Jack Fire Protection District

Michael Gantner – Fire Chief

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