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It Is The Law - RSA
227-L:17(ll)
Any person,
firm, or corporation who wishes to burn clean, ordinary
combustibles such as leaves, brush or untreated lumber,
or have a camp or cooking fire must have written permission
from the landowner and a fire permit
from the local forest fire warden or local fire department
in the town or city where the fire will be kindled.
You must be at least 18 years of age to obtain a written
fire permit.
Campgrounds
or picnic grounds, regardless of whether they are public
or privately owned, must obtain an annual written fire
permit from the town forest fire warden for use of outside
fireplaces, camp or cooking fires used in the operation
of the camp or picnic grounds. Such camp or cooking
fires should:
- be in an area cleaned to mineral soil at least
8 feet across;
- have at least 6 inches of sand or gravel under the
fire for any fire built on the ground;
- have no limbs or other burnable material to a height
of 10 feet above the fireplace area; and
- be constructed so they cannot be moved from their
mineral soil area.
Where Can I Obtain a Fire Permit in
The Town of Meredith?
Permits can
be obtained at the following locations during normal
business hours:
- Meredith Fire Department - 286 Daniel Webster Highway
- Meredith Town Offices - 41 Main Street
- Y-Landing Marine Services - 108 Powers Road
- Meredith Center Store - 148 Meredith Center Road
Also be prepared
to show a photo ID, such as a drivers license.
What Is The Cost Of a Fire Permit?
There is no
charge for a fire permit.
How Long Is a Fire Permit Valid?
A fire permit
is valid for up to three days, starting from the day
of issue.
What You Can Burn and When
Only leaves,
woody debris or brush less than 5 inches in diameter
can be burned. Dimension lumber and untreated wood can
also be burned. For any open burning a written fire
permit is required. Even if you possess permit, no open
burning is allowed between the hours of 9:00 AM and
5:00 PM unless it is raining.
What You Will Need To Know
You must supply the
following information when you apply for a written fire
permit:
Do you own the land where you
plan to burn?
If not, do you have written
permission from the landowner?
What are you going to burn?
Material must be clean ordinary
combustibles. Brush cannot exceed 5 inches in diameter.
When do you want to burn?
Date, time of day, no burning
9:00 am to 5:00 PM unless its raining (permit needed
even when raining).
Where are you going to burn?
How far from the nearest
structure, trees and dead vegetation or overhead phone
or power lines?
Fires must be no closer than
50 feet from a structure, or 25 feet if in an approved
incinerator.
What do you have for fire protection?
A hose, shovel or rake, and
a bucket of water should be available at the fire. You
are liable for the costs of extinguishing escaped fires.
How much help will you
have during the burn?
Your fire must be attended at all times, or completely
extinguished.
Will you be able to extinguish
your fire if someone complains?
Air pollution officials could
require a fire be put out if there are smoke complaints.
Are there any tires or tubes
in the material to be burned?
Tires, tubes, plastics, shingles,
and foam rubber are just some of the prohibited materials.
It should be
kept in mind, even with a valid permit, under State
law, any damage caused as a result of a kindled fire
becomes the obligation of the party responsible for
kindling the fire; including the cost of suppression.
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