MILLIKEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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Open Burning Permits
TO ALL RESIDENTS WITHIN THE MILLIKEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
THE MILLIKEN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT REQUIRES A BURN PERMIT FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR ALL OPEN BURNING WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES. ALL PERSONS CONDUCTING OPEN BURNING SHALL MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE 2003 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AS ADOPTED BY THE DISTRICT.
PERMITS WILL NOT BE DENIED FOR AGRICULTURAL BURNS, HOWEVER, THEY ARE REQUIRED.
Permit applications are available Monday - Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Milliken Fire Department at 101 S. Irene Milliken, Co 80543.
Permit fees: Free of charge. A burn permit must aquired before any burns may take place.
REQUIREMENTS FOR OPEN BURNING
1. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
2. Where required by state or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the state or local air and water quality management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed.
3. Open burning that is objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder or the fire department of open burning which creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
4. The location for open burning shall not be less than fifty (50) feet from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within fifty (50) feet of any structure. Exceptions:1. Fires in approved containers that are not less than fifteen (15) feet from a structure. 2. The minimum required distance from a structure shall be twenty five (25) feet where the pile size is three (3) feet or less in diameter and two (2) feet or less in height.
5. Bonfires shall not be conducted within fifty (50) feet of a structure.
6. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within twenty five (25) feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread to within twenty five (25) feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
7. Open burning, bon fires, recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable extinguisher complying with Section 906 with a minimum rating of 4-A or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose, or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
All open burning in unincorporated areas of Weld County that are within the boundaries of the Milliken Fire Protection District shall also meet the requirements of the Weld County Public Health & Environment Department and may require an open burning permit from such agency. Open burning within the town limits of the Town of Milliken shall meet the requirements of any applicable ordinances.
If you have any questions or concerns about open burning within the Milliken Fire Protection District or are unsure if you live within the District, please contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at 970-587-4464.
