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The applicant accepts the following conditions in obtaining a permit for Open Air Burning from the Freetown Fire department:
- Permits are issued for burning brush, branches, cane, driftwood and forest debris ONLY.
- The permit must be activated daily online prior to initiating any burning. Permits can be activated starting at 8:00 AM. No permits will be issued after 2PM.
- Burning hours are between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily. Fires must be completely extinguished each day by 4:00 PM.
- No burning is allowed within 75 feet of a dwelling or structure.
- The applicant agrees to control the fire at all times and to have a watering hose if possible. If not, a rake and shovel or other means of extinguishing the fire should be available in the vicinity of the burn pile.
- Permit fires shall NOT be left unattended at any time.
- Permit fire may NOT cause a nuisance to others or create a hazard as deemed by the Chief of the Department or his designee.
- Burning of grass, hay, leaves, stumps, tires, building materials or rubbish is PROHIBITED.
- No burning is allowed for commercial or institutional purposes.
- Smoke limiting fuels must be used to ignite the fire.
- The use of gasoline or white fuel to start or maintain the fire is PROHIBITED.
- Additional regulations related to open burning may be enforced under this permit.
- This permit does not absolve the holder of any liability associated with open burning.
- This permit may be canceled or revoked at any time by the Chief of the Department or his designee.
- The completed permit must be available for inspection upon request of Fire Department or Police Department personnel.
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