[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council of the Borough
of Lindenwold 4-21-1980 by Ord.
No. 539 (Ch. 77 of the 1981 Code); amended in its
entirety 12-27-2017 by Ord. No.
2017-20. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
It shall be unlawful at any time for any person or persons or corporation
to burn brush, weeds, grass, leaves, wastepaper or other hazardous
materials.
B.
No open fires or outdoor fires shall be conducted on any porch, deck,
balcony or other portion of a building; within any room or space within
a building; or under any building overhang; provided, however, that
an open fire or outdoor fire may be conducted on a concrete or stone
patio if and only if all other provisions of this chapter are met.
C.
Fires shall be limited to a maximum four-foot diameter and two feet
in height and must be contained in a noncombustible chimenea, outdoor
fireplace, fire pit, or other method approved by the Fire Marshal.
D.
All openings in the container or fire pit must be covered with wire
mesh or other screening materials that will prevent the passage of
sparks and embers.
E.
The location for open burning shall not be less than 50 feet (15,240
mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the
fire from spreading to within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of any structure.
Exceptions:
(1)
Fires in approved containers must be kept at least 15 feet from any
property line, combustible exterior wall, or other combustibles that
may ignite and permit the spread of a fire. Example: shrubs, trees,
fences, house, sheds, etc.
(2)
The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet (7,620
mm) where the fire size is three feet (914 mm) or less in diameter
and two feet (610 mm) or less in height.
[Amended 10-11-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-17]
F.
Fires must be constantly attended until completely extinguished.
G.
The Fire Marshal, Police Officer, or any Borough Official may order
an outdoor burning activity to cease if conditions are such or the
activity is so situated as to endanger the health or safety of persons
or property located in the general area of the activity. If the party
responsible for the outdoor burning activity does not immediately
comply with an order to cease given pursuant to this subsection, the
party responsible shall be subject to the penalties set forth below.
Any open fire or use of a chimenea, outdoor fireplace, or fire pit
which creates a nuisance or is deemed to be a hazard is to be extinguished.
H.
Outdoor burning is not permitted when the wind exceeds 10 miles per
hour.
I.
While outdoor burning is being conducted, it shall be attended by
a person of at least 18 years of age at all times.
J.
Adequate fire-suppression equipment such as shovels, fire extinguishers
rated at 4A or larger, water hoses, or like equipment sufficient to
extinguish the fire shall be present on the property at all times
outdoor burning is conducted.
K.
No person shall cause an open fire or outdoor fire to be used or
maintained in such a manner as to cause a nuisance to neighbors.
L.
Fire pits are not permitted for multifamily properties, single-family
only.
