Recreational Burning
The Delhi Township Fire Department issues burning permits, and wants to help insure that your recreational burning experience is a safe, happy one for everyone involved.
With this in mind, we want to provide the following tips:
- Only well-seasoned wood or charcoal should be burned
- Never leave an open fire unattended. State of Michigan law requires that all fires be attended at all times
- Always have a water supply and shovel nearby
- Use water to extinguish the fire. Keep adding water and stirring the ashes until no additional hot spots are found
- Never use soil to extinguish a fire. Soil alone may not extinguish a fire, but may simply insulate it and allow it to escape later
- The permit issued to you is for a specific fire pit. If the fire pit is changed, a new permit is required. There is no charge for the permit
- A permit is required for any open fire
- No yard waste may be burned
Delhi Township Ordinance 70.9 - Recreational Burning
Ordinance requirements include:
- Cooking fires are not regulated
- Annual permit is required - phone 517-694-3327
- Fire must be 25 feet from any combustibles
- Flame height maximum 24 inches
- Fire base maximum 36 inches in diameter
- No brush, leaves or debris
- Fire must be extinguished by midnight
- Water supply must be nearby
- Fire must be attended at all times
- Extinguishment is required if wind is over 10 miles per hour (mph)
- Fire department may require extinguishment if fire is causing a nuisance to persons
- New permit is required for each fire pit