Recreational Burning Permit

 Lake Geneva Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
730 Marshall Street
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147

Fill in your information on the computer then print and apply signature, print name & date in pen before submitting to fire department.

Name of  Person:

Burning Address:

Phone Number: - -

Amount received: $       $15.00 / fire  $50.00 / year

Dates of Burning:  - - and or until  - - (Use this format - mm-dd-yyyy)

Ordinance No. 05-22  Section 30-3 Ban on Burning

(d)  Exceptions
       (6)  This section does not apply to enclosed above ground fire pits meeting the NFPA-1 requirements listed in section (e).

(e)  Portable Fire Pits
       (1)  Portable fire pits shall not be used or kindled on any balcony or under any overhang portion or within 10 feet of any structure.
       (2)  Portable fire pits must be placed on non combustible surfaces.
       (3)  Portable fire pits shall be listed by a nationally recognized organization or acceptable to AHJ.
       (4)  Burning of yard waste or garbage refuse is prohibited: only clean, dry, untreated wood can be used.
       (5)  Flammable or combustible liquids shall not be used to ignite the fire.
       (6)  Smoke shall be limited and shall not be a nuisance to neighbors or public roads.

Fees according to resolution No. 05-R56 Fire Pit Burning is $15.00 per fire or $50.00 per year

It is the applicants responsibility to ensure that conditions are in accordance with State and Local fire regulations.

Applicant's Signature: _________________________________________________  

Print Name: _________________________________________________   Date:  ______ - ______ - ________

COPY TO FIRE DEPARTMENT