Fire Department

Headquarters State – 816 E. Haley St. Midland, MI 48640 - Phone: 989-837-3410 Email: lgarcia@midland-mi.org

Recreational Fires in Midland

Watch this video on safe recreational fires in the city:

PLEASE NOTE:  You may not burn rubbish, trash, or leaves in the city. Recreational fires may be a maximum size of 3' X 3' and can be made using firewood only; items such as processed lumber, garbage, or paper are not allowed.

1102.3.5 – 1103.1	1994 Uniform Fire Code
1102.4	Recreational Fires
1102.4.1	General.  Recreational fires shall be in accordance with Section 1102.4.
1102.4.2	Location.  Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure or combustible material unless contained in a barbecue pit.  Conditions which could cause a fire to spread to within 25 feet (7620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
1102.4.3	Fire-extinguishing equipment.  Buckets, shovels, garden hoses or a fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating shall be readily available for use at the recreational fire.
1102.4.4	Attendance.  Recreational fires shall be constantly attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of the fire-extinguishing equipment required by Section 1102.4.3.  An attendant shall supervise a recreational fire until such fire has been extinguished.
1102.4.5	Discontinuance.  The chief is authorized to require that recreational fires be immediately discontinued if such fires are determined by the chief to constitute a hazardous condition.
1102.5.2.2	Barbeque pits outside of buildings shall not be located within 10 feet of combustible walls or roofs or combustible material.