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Open Burning (Fire) Permit

Permit Required:

All open burning within the city, with the exception of backyard residential cooking fires fueled by gas, charcoal or wood, in a manufactured cooking device or homemade, enclosed masonry or stone fireplace, shall require a written permit from this department and must be obtained to the commencement of any open burning.

Obtaining a Permit:

1. Any person requesting a burning permit for residential type burning shall be required to obtain said permit at Central Fire Station.

2. At any time that burning is requested of such a type that the officer on duty is questionable of the type, size and location, no permit shall be issued until said site has been inspected by this department. If the inspector deems that burning may be allowed a permit may be issued.

3. Permits will only be issued to private property owners or the designee. There is no burning on public property.

For rules and regulations, review City of South Portland Code of Ordinances Sec. 8-4.22 "Heating and Burning Within City"

Outside Fire Pit Annual Permit

Outside Fire Pit Annual Permit Request Form

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Are you the Property Owner*
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If not Owner, who is?
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For rules and regulations pertaining to outdoor fire pits, review City of South Portland Code of Ordinances Sec. 8-4.22 "Heating and Burning Within City" and ME §9325. "Open burning."
I have read and agree to the outside fire permit requirements for both the state of Maine and the City Of South Portland.*

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Hot Works Permit

In accordance with the requirements of Title 8 of the Fire Prevention Code of the City of South Portland (Section 8-44) a "Hot Works Permit must be obtained prior to any work is begun. Permits must be obtained at Central Fire Station during normal business hours."

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Permit Required:

Obtaining a Permit:

For rules and regulations, review City of South Portland Code of Ordinances Sec. 8-4.22 "Heating and Burning Within City"

Outside Fire Pit Annual Permit Request Form

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