Appendix 669-501-A - Fire Safety Requirements for Outdoor Fireplaces and Charcoal GrillsA. Fireplace and Charcoal Grill Use1. All surface fuels surrounding, the fireplace or charcoal grill must be removed to mineral soil for a distance equal to the diameter of the fireplace or grill. (Example: a 24 inch diameter fireplace must have a 24 inch wide mineral strip surrounding the entire fireplace.)2. For charcoal grills on a stand or above ground level, the mineral strip must encircle the grill and the mineral strip width must be 1 1/2. times the above ground height of the grill. (Example: A Charcoal grill on a 3 foot stand must have a mineral strip 4 1/2 feet wide surrounding the grill.)3. No accumulation of litter or other combustible materials may be present in the mineral strip area.4. There must be no overhanging branches closer than 15 feet from the fireplace or grill, and the 15 foot area immediately surrounding the fireplace or grill must be kept mowed of grass and cleared of underbrush which could spread a forest fire.B. Combustible Shelters Within 30 Feet of a Fireplace or Grill If a combustible shelter is within 30 feet of a fireplace or grill, the area between the shelter and the fireplace or grill must be clear of underbrush and unmowed grass. Combustible shelters include lean-tos, picnic area shelters, and other semi-permanent shelters which are installed or managed by the facility operator/owner.
C. Attendant Required During Fire Ban Periods During a fire ban, campgrounds with a combination of more than 20 fireplaces or charcoal grills must have an attendant on duty during daylight hours.
D. Campsite Access During Fire Ban Periods Campsites must be readily reachable by passenger car or truck. Sites that can only be reached by hiking trail, specialized off road vehicles, aircraft, or boat do not qualify for exemption from the ban.
C.M.R. 01, 669, ch. 501, app 669-501-A