Golden Valley Fire District
3327 North Mayer Road, Golden Valley, AZ 86413
For Immediate Release: June 19, 2008
Fire Restriction in effect within Golden Valley Fire District
Beginning June 19, 2008 at 7:00 a.m. and until further notice, all open burning is prohibited.
The restriction has become necessary due to continuing hot, dry weather along with continuing drought conditions, which contribute to an increasing fire danger. These conditions greatly increase the risk of major wildfires. In the interest of Wildfire prevention and Public Safety, Golden Valley Fire Department will be in compliance with Section 307.2.2 of the International Fire Code, prohibiting open burning.
● No open fire will be allowed. This includes; campfires, warming fires, and bonfires, barbeque grills
using charcoal or wood.
● The use of fireworks, as defined in A.R.S. § 36-1601 is prohibited.
● These restrictions also apply to all leases and permit holders.
EXEMPT
Petroleum fueled stoves, lanterns, or heating devices are exempt from these restrictions.
Any State, Federal or local fire or law enforcement officer, or member of an organized firefighter force
is exempt from these prohibitions while in the performance of their official fire fighting duties.
Rudy Barboa
Chief
Golden Valley Fire Department
BURN PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
Fees: 1st permit is Free...
Any permit thereafter within a calendar year will have a fee of $10.00.
THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET AND COMPLETED
BEFORE THE INSPECTION, OR THE PERMIT WILL BE DENIED.
Note: E . P. A . regulations prohibit burning of any household trash or waste.
1. The material to be burned shall be no less than fifty (50) feet from any structure.
2. There will be a clearing (no weeds) of no less than twenty (20) feet all around the material to be burned.
Feeder piles will also be kept outside of this area.
3. The burn pile shall be no larger than three (3) feet high and four (4) feet across.
4. The area will be prepared and ready to light.
Golden Valley Fire Department conducts inspections of all burn permits. To acquire a burn permit,
you must first:
1. Prepare the area in compliance with these requirements.
2. Come to, or call the fire station, located at 3327 N. Mayer Road, (928) 565-3479
to make arrangements for your inspection.
3. Fire department personnel will then come out to the location where the burn will
take place to inspect the area.
If the area is properly prepared, the fire department
representative will issue a permit and burning may commence.
Inspections are performed twice a day, 9:00a.m. and 3:00p.m. if time and personnel
are available. This is not a guarantee. The person (or other responsible adult)
applying for the permit must be present for the inspection. All permits are good for three (3) days.
Burning can only be done during daylight hours, and only if weather permits.