Township of Cranberry Fire Safety Information on burning by-laws and restrictions. Open distillation policy and permit application from the Township of Upper Saucon. (Scroll to the bottom of the page) A municipal officer, firefighter or police officer has the power to order the extinguishing of burns that create or contribute to a dangerous or offensive situation. To report a violation of any of the above conditions or open combustion that is offensive or offensive due to smoke or odour emissions, or if weather conditions or local circumstances make such a fire dangerous, please call the non-emergency dispatch number 717-664-1180 while the crime is taking place. Any open burning that is offensive or offensive because of the emission of smoke or odours, or if weather conditions or local circumstances make such a fire (agricultural burning of by-products, recreational fires and campfires) dangerous, is prohibited by the fire safety officer. Exception: An active farm of ten (10) hectares or more of land may burn agricultural raw materials in an unprocessed state. No household waste (garbage), recyclable materials, building materials or similar materials may be incinerated. An annual application for a fire safety permit – MTFR (PDF) is required for agricultural combustion. Farm fire permits are issued by the Fire Marshal.
Submit requests and supporting information to the Fire Marshal. The authorisation shall expire at the end of the current calendar year. In addition to this permit, you must notify the district-wide shipment before each incineration begins. Read the Farm Fire Permits Addendum (PDF) before you begin open farm burning. The annual fee for agricultural burning permits/fire permits is $15.00. It is prohibited to burn garbage, leaves and side dishes outdoors in the Township of Manheim under By-law 2021-16, the Property and Rental Housing Maintenance Code of the Township of Manheim. Definition: An outdoor fire used for ceremonial purposes that is more than three (3) feet in diameter and more than two (2) feet in height. By-law 2021-16 Section 705 Guidelines for Open Fires, Recreational Fires and Campfires A fire permit is required for a campfire. Campfire permits are issued by the Fire Marshal.
Submit requests and supporting information to the Fire Marshal. In addition to completing the Application for Fire Protection – MTFR form (PDF), you must submit two (2) copies of a site plan showing the location of the campfire with the specified distances to all buildings and property lines. The date, start and end time of the event, as well as the date of the precipitation must be indicated on the permit application. The campfire permit fee is $15.00 per event. Although recreational fires do not require a fire safety permit, they must meet the following conditions: Campfires must meet the following conditions: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection You may request a copy of a site plan of the event property by contacting the Planning and Zoning Department. Be sure to provide the address of the event property upon request.