Burning Regulations

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CITY OF FORT DODGE

Open Burning Requirements

Fall 2010

 

Open Burning is prohibited within the Fort Dodge City limits unless approval

has been granted by special Fire Department Permit. (Ordinance 2122 of the Fort Dodge Municipal Code).

 

By City Council resolution, open burning of yard waste has been granted

for the period of Sept. 23rd to Sept.27th and Oct. 21 to Oct.25, 2010.

 

 

The fire must be immediately extinguished if:

  Open burning becomes offensive or objectionable because of smoke odors.

  Atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.

Citizen complaint is filed.

The Fire Chief or Fire Officer on scene determines the fire constitutes a hazardous condition.

 

Questions or concerns call the Fort Dodge Fire Department 576-1031


 

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Last Modified:

Thu September 2, 2010 at 09:31

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