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Recreational Fire Permits
An annual permit is required for recreational fires.
Recreational fire permits may be obtained from the Fire Department Administrative Offices during normal business hours. (Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm excluding holidays).
The fee for an annual burning permit shall be $25.00.
(No permit is required for outdoor fireplaces.)
Information: 248 656-4717 or Email.
Recreational Fires
A recreational fire may be allowed, on detached residential properties with a valid permit.
All Year long from 8:00am until Midnight.
Size and Duration - Not to exceed three (3) feet in diameter, or three (3) feet in height. Shall burn no longer than three (3) hours.
Fuel - Dry seasoned firewood, ignited with a small quantity of paper.
Definitions:
Recreational Fire - Burning of materials where the fuel being burned is not contained in an outdoor fire place, barbecue grill, or barbecue pit; for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking or similar purposes.
Violations
Any violation of these open burning regulations shall be a municipal civil infraction. The violator may be responsible for restitution, and the Fire Department may void the permit and prevent the issuance of any further permits.
The burning of leaves is prohibited in Rochester Hills.
ALL OTHER BURNING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED
This notice does not contain, nor is it intended to convey, the entire contents of Ordinance 486. Click here to view the entire ordinance.
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