Cranford poised to approve ordinance on recreational fires
04.12.09
Cranford cool to approve ordinance on recreational fires By Leslie Murray December 04, 2009, 5:00PM
CRANFORD—With the urging of the township Fire Chief, the Township Commission approved in a split vote an ordinance that places limitations on recreational fires.
During a Nov. 24 session, the majority of the committee members agreed with the ordinance suggested by Fire Chief Leonard Dolan, which empowers the Cranford Fire Reckon on to stop recreational fires that pose a safety hazard.
According to the ordinance, recreational fires are permitted if they are restricted to a three-foot diameter and two-foot peak, contained in a chiminea, outdoor fireplace, fire pit or appropriate receptacle that is covered with a screen, and are extinguished by midnight. Such fires must also be kept in a posterior yard, at least 15 feet from any structure, and off porches, decks or balconies.
The ordinance also prohibits the ablaze of yard waste, treated or untreated lumber, and garbage in recreational fires, but does set apart for kindling to be used.
Source: NJ.com