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BURN SEASON

MARCH 1, 2010 - MAY 31, 2010

Before You Burn

March 1st will bring the return of smoke to the spring skis and the impact of another burn season. There are many options for cleaning irrigation ditches, getting rid of garden waste, small tree trimmings and weeds besides burning.  It sounds simple enough, but there are a few things you need to know before you light that match.   

Composting, mulching or sending organic items to the composting facility at the landfill are reasonable alternatives. Tilling or disking organic material into the ground improves the soil condition and installing underground piping will help eliminate organic material which builds-up around open ditches during the summer.

The Grand Junction Fire Department strongly recommends you use one of these alternative methods of cleaning up waste, but when burning is the only reasonable option, be safe. All burning requires a valid burn permit. During spring burn season (March 1-May 31) burning is only allowed for organic material less than 1” in diameter. You must have enough people and an extinguishing system to help keep the fire under control. If you are using a garden hose, make sure it reaches to the area of potential fire spread not just the area you intend to burn. You are required to have at least 50’ of distance from the fire to any structure or fence. Also paying attention to the weather is vital. Spring brings unpredictable high winds that can send a controlled burn out-of-control very quickly. Responsibility of damages caused by a fire rests with the person who started the fire, permitted or not. Be sure the material that is being burned is dry and ready to burn. Burning waste materials like wet leaves or lawn clippings can cause dense smoke and increases health hazards.

The Grand Junction Fire Department is serious about following burning regulations. Before burning, you are required to obtain a validated permit. Grand Junction, Fruita and Clifton Fire Departments all issue permits for thier response area. Those in violation will have permit revoked, fire put outand a a court summons issued. The permit holder may be fined up to $1,000 and/or imprisoned for up to one year for each violation and be held liable for the cost of suppression and/or property damage.

As Grand Junction Grows it becomes increasingly difficult to balance the need for open burning against the potential property loss and health issues due to open burning. Open burning has a significant impact on those who have breathing problems. Please be as respectful as you can when you chose to burn. For information on open burning contact the fire department in your area or visit the fire department website at: http://www.gjcity.org/CityDeptWebPages/FireDepartment/RequestForServices/BurnPermits.htm   

 

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