Burning Permits

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