Iron County Fire Public Notices and Guidelines

In an effort to insure we are doing our part for fire prevention to keep our vacation/relaxation destinations BEAUTIFUL and free from accidental remorse... Please find the Iron County Fire Prevention and Ordinances below. Thank you ALL for doing your part in keeping OUR community beautiful!

https://www.ironcounty.net/assets/departmentdocs/firepit-guideline-3-2-27.pdf

1. Devices for the primary purpose of preparing food such as outdoor grills and fireplaces.

2. Campfires and fires used solely for recreational purposes pending the following guidelines are followed:

   1. Where such fires are under control of a responsible person the fire is contained in a pit 18 inches deep into mineral soil absent of roots or any other organic materials or solid ring made of non-combustible material that is at least 18 inches in height that will contain the fuel wood or coals while shielding the ashes from being blown by the wind.

   2. Maintain 18 inch depth of the pit by removing build up ash and other material; assure disposed materials are completely extinguished.

   3. Campfire must be at least 15 feet away from any combustible vegetation or structures, vertically or horizontally. Fire resistant material as part of the landscaping is excluded.

   4. At least 1 standard size shovel must be dedicated and immediately available on-site for suppression.

   5. 5 gallons of water or a 5 pound “A” rated or above fire extinguisher dedicated and immediately available on-site for suppression

   6. Campfires must be completely extinguished, cold to the touch, when not attended.

   7. Combustible material used in the campfire is clean dry wood or charcoal.

https://ffsl.utah.gov/fire/burn-permits-and-fire-code/

• Closed Fire Season (June 1 to Oct 30)

• Open Fire Season Nov 1 to May 31

For more information on how to protect your property follow the links below:

• Fire Information: http://www.utahfireinfo.gov/

• Firewise: http://www.firewise.org/

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