Recreational Fire Guidelines for Woodbury

From the city of Woodbury:

During the summer, a neighborhood recreational fire is a great way for residents to get to know their neighbors.

In Woodbury, a permit is not required for recreational fires. However, property owners are required to follow the Recreation Fire Guidelines outlined below for their safety, the safety of others and to help protect the environment.

• Recreational fires are allowed to a maximum of 3 feet in diameter at the base. In addition, flames should be no higher than 3 feet.
• Only natural wood may be burned. Treated or painted wood, plastic, rubber, leaves and grass may not be burned.
• Recreational fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.
• Fires shall not be conducted within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material.
• Recreational fires shall take place on the owner's property and shall be a minimum of 5 feet from property lines.
• A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel or garden hose shall be readily available for immediate use.
• Conditions which could cause a fire to spread around the area of the recreational fire shall be eliminated prior to ignition (dry leaves, pine needles, etc.). 
• A burning ban may be issued by the Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources or any other unit of government for a specific area of the state. When a ban is issued, the city reserves the right to suspend all recreational fires.
• The fire must be extinguished if it becomes a nuisance to others or if not under supervision. (City Code Section 15-1, Subd.1 Annoys, injures or endangers the health, safety, comfort or repose of the public.)

These guidelines do not pertain to brush burning permits. For more information on brush burning permits, visit the brush burning page of the website. You may also contact the Fire Department at fire@ci.woodbury.mn.us or by calling (651) 714-3600.