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FIRE PREVENTION

For more information about fire department inspections, permits & services, contact phone

(413) 253-3311

Checks payable to: Town of Pelham

Fee & Application – Mail to:

Pelham Fire Department
2 South Valley Road/Pelham,
MA 01002

*Fees are based on initial inspection. Failed inspections for non-compliance will be charged a additional re-inspection fee.

If you are in need of information on compliance and regulations, please contact us.

Note: Inspections/Permits; Wood Stoves, Pellet Stoves, Fireplaces, Chimney’s

Contact Building Inspector (see Town Web Site for contact information).

TOWN OF PELHAM
MASSACHUSETTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT

OPEN AIR BURNING SEASON
JANUARY 15 — MAY 1

– RULES AND REGULATIONS –
M.G.L. Chap. 48

PERMIT FEE – $15.00

All fires must be at least 75 ‘ from any dwelling.

Materials shall not be piled to exceed a height of three (3) feet.

Shall not exceed a width of ten (10) feet and not to exceed n length of ten (10) feet.

Burning will be permitted only between the hours of 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.

– All Fires to be Extinguished / Completely Out by 4:00 pm –

Note: In case of heavy winds or otherwise dangerous or environmental conditions, permits willbe invalid as provided by law.

Visit the fire department news page to view the current fire danger level
www.pelhamfd.com/news-events/

Materials Permitted to Burn:
Tree Branches
Brush
Cane
Driftwood
Forestry Debris

**Materials Not Permitted to Burn:**
Leaves, Grass, Hay, Whole Trees
Stumps, Tires, Plastics, Paints,
Styrofoam, Household Trash,
Motor Oil, Building Materials,
Land Clearing for Building Sites.

By Authority:
Dennis E. Nazzaro
Pelham Fire Chief / Forest FireWarden