The following circumstances are the only allowable situations when burning is legal by the Ohio EPA and the Ohio Fire Code.

• Recreational fires are allowed if the fuel area is less than 3 feet in diameter and less than 2 feet in height.

• Fires must use CLEAN SEASONED wood or clean burning fuels (i.e. natural gas or propane) ONLY.

• Fires must not be used to dispose of household waste
  (ex. Leaves, trash, brush, or other unwanted waste).

• Must have an adequate fire extinguishing agent immediately available (ex. Water hose, fire extinguisher, sand).

• Must be 25 feet from any structure or can be as close as 15 feet from a structure in an approved fire container as determined by the fire official.

• Burning shall be prohibited during days when air advisories are in effect (ozone and/or particulate alert days). Call 330-375-2545 for a recorded message to see if an air advisory is in effect for that day.

• Open Burning that is offensive or objectionable (determined by the fire official) because of smoke or odor or creates an undue fire hazard shall be prohibited.