RESIDENTIAL BURNING REGULATIONS:
All outdoor burning or fires in areas of RESIDENTIAL dwellings shall be:
à Limited to twigs and yard waste during the hours of 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on SATURDAYS. à Controlled in a safe manner and has an attended water supply or equal at all times à Occurring at least 50 feet from any structure and 30 feet from any property line. à GARBAGE, NEWSPAPERS or PAPER PRODUCTS, RUBBER, TIRES, PAINT, ANIMAL WASTE, PLASTICS, DIAPERS, TOXIC MATERIALS, or any other SOLID WASTE is PROHIBITED from being burned AT ANY TIME. (Check the Township's garbage and recycling guidelines and programs available through Westmoreland Cleanways and Recycling for alternatives to disposing of these types of materials)
1st Offense: Warning issued; Fire to be extinguished
à Burning of any type is prohibited on any paved portion of a street, alley, or public grounds.
2nd Offense: Prosecution, Up to $1,000 fine
WHAT IS A RED FLAG WARNING? According to the International Association of Fire Chiefs IAFC, and the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning is a critical fire weather warning issued only by the National Weather Service for a select area. This warning means that the forecasted conditions will include: Warm temperatures, Low humidity in dried fuel moistures, Strong winds expected within 24 hours • •
During Red Flag conditions be mindful of any burn bans.
Do not dispose of cigarettes on the ground or from a moving vehicle.
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The combination of these conditions may produce an increased risk of wild land fire, or rapid-fire growth if an incident were to occur. During a Red Flag Warning, ALWAYS follow the instructions provided by your local fire department and maintain a heightened awareness of anything that can generate a spark or flame. ALWAYS be prepared to take action if a wildland fire develops in your area.
Extinguish outdoor fires completely and never leave fires unattended.
Soak BBQ charcoal ashes in water and dispose of them in a metal can.
For more information about wildfire danger, burn restrictions, and wildfire prevention and education, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources website at http:Udcnr.pa.gov/Communities/Wildfire.
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Immediately report any unattended fires to 911
Public Safety
à Outdoor fireplaces, grills, fire pits, and stone rings used exclusively for recreational purposes and/or for food preparation are exempt from these regulations provided the activity is conducted not closer than 15 feet to any property line.
