Fire Station No. 1: 6250
Tracy Ave., Edina, MN 55436 phone: 952-826-0330 Fire Station No. 2: 7335 York Ave., Edina, MN 55435 email:edinamail@ci.edina.mn.us
In recent years, backyard fires have become more common in suburban cities,
where the confines are much tighter than you’d find in the "great outdoors." As
a result, the City of Edina and State of Minnesota have put Fire Codes in place
to address this and related issues:
Edina City Ordinance
605.
Remember, recreational fires are a privilege, not a right. With this
privilege comes responsibilities that must be upheld in order for you, your
friends, neighbors and children to safely enjoy a summer fire.
Fire prevention and education are two of the Fire Department’s top priorities.
Usually, many burn injuries, fatal fires or property damage could have been
prevented by adhering to the following recreational fire guidelines:
Outdoor recreational fires are allowed under the fire code upon
acquiring a free permit from the City. Permits may be obtained at Edina City
Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. or online (above).
Before starting a
recreational fire, call the Edina Fire Department Recreational Fire Hotline
at 952-826-0398 to ensure that the fire danger index is low and no bans are
in place.
Recreational fires are not allowed between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Sunday
through Thursday or between midnight and 7 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Fires must be on private property and contained within a fire ring,
pit or manufactured wood-burning appliance or similar device constructed for
such use.
Any recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from all
structures, 10 feet away from property lines, and 5 feet from any combustibles.
Keep a fire extinguisher, hose or bucket of water near your fire at all
times.
You are only allowed to burn wood (logs a minimum of 1 inch in
diameter), coal or charcoal.
Oils, combustible and flammable liquids, rubber, plastics, chemically
treated materials, construction materials, hazardous waste and rubbish/trash
shall not be burned. Do not use flammable or combustible liquids to kindle
or rekindle a fire.
Keep your fire no larger than three feet in diameter by two feet high.
Your fire must be attended at all times by at least one responsible
person 18 years of age or older.
As a courtesy to your neighbors, please let them know when you intend to
have a fire.
Make sure your fire is completely extinguished before leaving it
unattended.
If the Fire Department receives complaints about
the fire or it constitutes a hazardous condition, the Fire Chief is authorized to
have the fire discontinued immediately.
For more information, call the Edina Fire Prevention Bureau at 952-826-0378.
