Outdoor burning rules in Quakertown, PA — also called the burn ban, open burning, or fire restriction ordinance — set when you can burn yard waste, debris, or run a recreational fire.
Quakertown Borough Ch. 6, Part 7 (Open Burning) prohibits ALL open burning outside buildings. Permits from Fire Marshal required only for fire hazard prevention, disease/pest control, or ceremonial purposes. UL-approved cooking devices exempt. 50 ft setback for permitted burns.
Quakertown Borough Chapter 6, Part 7 (Open Burning and Recreational Fires) strictly prohibits all open burning within the Borough. No person shall kindle, set, start, ignite, maintain, or permit any open burning outside of any building for any purpose. Limited exceptions require a permit from the Borough Fire Marshal for: preventing or abating a fire hazard, prevention and control of disease or pests, and ceremonial purposes such as bonfires. Permitted burn locations must be at least 50 feet from any structure with provisions to prevent fire spread. Outdoor cooking is allowed only on UL-approved open-flame cooking devices solely intended for cooking food. Outdoor fireplaces must be ignited, attended, and extinguished by an adult (18+). A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher, bucket of water, or garden hose must be available for immediate use.
Fines per Borough ordinance for unauthorized open burning. Fire Marshal may order extinguishment of any hazardous fire.
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