open burn permit

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Scott P. Draper, District Fire Chief
Lacey Parrott, Assistant Fire Chief
Theresa Spinuzzi, Administrative Secretary
OPEN BURN PERMIT
Expires May 31st, 20__
Fee: $20.00
Open burn season is from October 1st to May 31st unless otherwise noted due to conditions.
This permit is subject to the terms and conditions of use contained herein and must be produced at the request of a Fire District Representative.
Name ______________________________________________________________ Phone _________________________
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Burn Location _______________________________________________________________________________________
Responsible Party ____________________________________________________ Phone _________________________
Permittee, upon acceptance of this permit, agrees to the following conditions: (Please initial)
_____1.
Before burning, check weather forecast to determine whether or not it is a permissible burn day. No burning is allowed on red
flag warning days or if winds above 10 mph. For current fire weather conditions, visit www.weather.gov/fire/ and
enter your location.
_____2. Regular burn hours are sunrise until 2 pm, with absolutely no smoke visible after 3 pm. Responsible party shall extinguish and
monitor the burn for a minimum of 2 hours after extinguishment. Hours are subject to change.
_____3. Burning of clean woody, forest, range, or yard debris is permitted. Burning of household trash and treated wood or lumber is
prohibited!
_____4. Burn only if the wind is blowing 10 mph or less. Burn only those materials that would not cause noxious odors or a large
amount of smoke. (NO Plastics)
_____5. Conduct open burning at least 50 feet from any structure or other combustible material. Conditions that could cause the fire to
spread to within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
_____6.
Burn piles shall be kept no more than 3 feet in diameter, 2 foot high and not less than 50 feet from structures or other
combustibles.
_____7. Burn barrels are prohibited!
_____8. A garden hose connected to a water supply and other approved fire-extinguishing equipment such as shovels and rakes shall be
readily available for use at all burn sites.
_____9. All burns must be completely extinguished to ensure of not rekindling.
_____10. Any loss of control of fire is deemed neglect and permittee will be held financially and criminally responsible.
This permit is valid only under the conditions prescribed by law or by the District Chief relating to time, weather, burning specifications, firebreaks, and
staffing requirements. The Permit does not relieve the user of any legal responsibility for the safe use of fire or allow burning to be done in violation of any
State law, County ordinance, or local regulations restricting or regulating the use of fire. This permit may be temporarily NULL AND VOID during suspension
of burning by the District Fire Chief or his authorized representative.
Per Nevada Administrative Code NAC 477, any person who violates the terms or conditions of this Permit shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and may be cited as such. The expense of responses to and suppression of any emergency incident that is the
result of a violation of this Permit may be charged to the Responsible Party whose violation caused the response of equipment
and personnel.
I own or legally control the above-described land. I agree to comply with all fire laws, ordinances, and regulations. I understand and agree to
comply with the specific terms and conditions of this permit.
__________________________________________
Permittee Signature
Date
_________________________________________________
Issued by
Date
118 SOUTH MAIN STREET YERINGTON, NEVADA 89447
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