Pit size cannot exceed 36" in diameter

Create a 1.5 ft clearance by removing all combustibles and filling the cleared area in with gravel or rock (you also have the option of digging a hole in the ground, setting the pit inside, filling it with cement, then creating a clearance area)

Create a 10 ft radius combustible free zone

Create a 10 ft vertical clearance by removing overhanging branches

Pit must be at least 25 ft from all structures

Pit must be at least 50 ft from all logging slash/debris

Pit must be maintained (clean out debris after each use)

Make sure you have a valid burn permit (depends on the size of your fire)

Check with your local fire department - outside burning may be prohibited

Check the weather - don't burn on dry, windy days

Local fire officials can recommend a safe way for burning debris. Don't pile it on the ground; it should be placed in a cleared area, away from overhead branches and wires in a screened receptacle

Debris should not be accumulated for several days and then ignited because it becomes compacted and wet, increasing the air pollution, and making the fire burn longer

Check local laws on burning debris because some communities allow burning only during specified hours; others forbid it entirely

Consider the alternatives to burning. Some types of debris, such as leaves, grass, and stubble, may be of more value if they are not burned

Household trash should be hauled away to a recycling station...Burning garbage is ILLEGAL

To control the fire you will need a hose, bucket and shovel for tossing dirt on the fire

Be sure you are fully prepared before burning