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Stoughton Fire Department
Open Burning Permits
Below is information about open burning permits issued by the Stoughton Fire Department.
Open air burning will begin on January 15th and will end on May 1st.
Open Burning Season
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The following list represents the rules and regulations adopted by the Stoughton Fire Department from the State Fire Marshal's Office and governed by (Code of Massachusetts Regulations) CMR 310 Section 7.07.
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No burning shall start before 10:00am.
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No burning shall start after 1:00pm.
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All fires shall be extinguished by 4:00pm.
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Burning shall take place at least 75 feet from any structure.
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The fire shall never be left unattended.
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Your permit may be revoked at any time if the department chooses.
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Whenever burning, the following items shall be readily available: a garden hose, a shovel, a rake, etc.
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Whenever burning, be respectful of you neighbors.
Open air burning will begin on January 15th and will end on May 1st
The following conditions are strictly PROHIBITED.
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Burning on windy days (as per the department) is prohibited.
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Burning during dry weather (as per the department) is prohibited.
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Burning on commercial, business, or industrial land is prohibited.
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Burning grass, leaves, trash, or building materials is prohibited.