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Burn Restrictions |Tahoe City| North Tahoe Fire Protection District
- You will be required to watch an introductory video prior to completing the application.
- Once you have completed your application you will be required to print and sign the permit. The permit will not be valid if it is not printed and signed.
- You must keep your signed permit on you at all times during a residential burn.
- You are required to follow all Burn Guidelines and Red Flag Warnings.
- Always make sure it is a Permissible Burn Day.
- Renters must have written and signed authorization from the property owner in their possession in order to obtain a permit.
- Maximum pile size shall be 4 feet in diameter.
- The area within 10 feet of the outer edge of the pile shall be maintained free and clear of all flammable material and vegetation.
- There must be a responsible adult in attendance with a shovel until the fire is dead out.
- There must be a water supply at the burning site.
- No burning shall be undertaken unless weather conditions (particularly wind) are such that burning can be considered safe.
- No burning is allowed on Red Flag Warning Days.
- In case of emergency, call 911.
2017 Notes:
North Tahoe Fire Department | Burn Restrictions & Burn Permits They say,
What kind of outdoor fire can I have?
Several types of outdoor fireplaces are allowed any time. They include the following:
Liquid Natural Gas Properly Screened Word Burning LNG Outdoor Fireplace LNG Outdoor Fireplace Grill/BBQ Fireplace or Chiminea
- Total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diamater.
- 2 feet or less in height
- At least 15 feet from a structure or combustible material
- (Renters must have written permission from owner, and have the letter in their possession)
Burn permits are required for burning refuse. There are instructions at the above web site for obtaining a permit.
There are rules like the following:
Don't burn on
Red Flag Warning: - See above
Outdoor fire screens:
They didn't have any information on outdoor stoves with chimneys. When I called all they said is they must have a spark arrestor screen.
Spark arrester screens come with 1/2", 5/8" and 3/4" mesh.
Some areas, particularly those in or near woodlands, have building codes that require all chimney caps to have 1/2" spark arrestors.
At Placer County Residential Plan Review they specify 1/2" screen.
I had trouble finding a screened stove pipe cap for our outdoor stove. There are ones for $80+ designed for house chimneys.
I finally found one at
Rain Cap - 6" 1/4" mesh - Colorado Cylinder Stoves - Amazon.com $26
Amazon.com : Spark Screen for Fire Pits, 40" $133
See also Chimney Cap Buying Guide | eFireplaceStore.com
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