![]() ![]() If you visit Meridian Township's website, and click on the Fire Department, you can pull up a list of rules and regulations for fire pits and fill out the permit. Registering your fire pit and obtaining a burning permit can be done right from your computer. A common mistake people make is burning the wrong materials, which leads to the Meridian Township Fire Department having to come to your house and put out the fire. Seasoned wood means the wood is completely dry. Millervo says fire pits are only meant to burn cut-seasoned firewood. When you are ready to start a fire, Meridian Township's Ordinance states that burning lawn trimmings, leaves, etc. ![]() And once you start stifling that air flow all you're going to get is a bunch of smoke." Millerov said, "if you start going down a foot, maybe even only 10 inches or more, you're really going to start stifling that air flow a fire needs to bring out at the bottom and come out at the top. Millerov explained there isn't a rule on how deep a fire pit can be, but warns against digging it too deep. ![]() Whether you build your own, or purchase a commercial fire pit, the rule remains the same it cannot be larger than 36 inches wide, which is about 3 feet from end to end. Meridian Township Fire Inspector Tavis Millerov went over some safety tips, and how to get a burning permit so residents can enjoy a fun and safe summer. In order to burn a fire pit on your property in Meridian Township, you must obtain a burning permit. MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Sitting around an open fire is a common outdoor activity. ![]()
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