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Town of Mendon Burn Permit 34 US Route 4 Mendon, VT 05701 (802) 775-1662 |
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Written Permit Information |
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Name___________________________________________________________________
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Date_________________________ (written permit is valid for 10 days)
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Address_________________________________________________________________
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Requested date to burn_______________ (must be within 10 days of written permit)
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Telephone_______________________________________________________________
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Exact location of requested fire on property: |
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Special written conditions (if required by Fire Warden): |
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I, the undersigned permittee, understand the law and my responsibility under this permit described on the back side of this permit.
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Permittee’s signature______________________________________________________
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Verbal Approval Authorization (permit is not valid until verbal approval is granted by Fire Warden)
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Permission is hereby granted to ___________________________to kindle a fire in accordance with Vermont State Forest laws (10 V.S.A. Chapter 83, Section 2645) at the referenced location in the Town of Mendon on (date)______________________ until __________________ A.M./P.M. |
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Warden’s Signature_______________________________________________________
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This permit is granted under the following conditions:
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1. This permit is valid only for the place and time verbally approved by the Fire Warden. |
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2. This permit in no way relieves the person to whom it is granted from any liability related to the fire or any damages it might cause. |
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3. The person setting the fire must at all times have sufficient help and tools present to control the fire. |
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4. Only natural wood material may be burned under this permit. Other materials burned require an Air Pollution permit as well as this permit. |
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5. The fire must not be left until it is entirely extinguished. |
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6. Restricted materials can not be used to ignite natural wood materials. |
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7. Any special conditions written on this permit are to be considered as part of “conditions to burn”. |
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8. If any permit condition is not followed, then the permit is immediately invalid and you will be burning illegally. |
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9. Violation of the conditions of this permit may result in the permittee receiving a “Vermont Fire Prevention Ticket” per state statute which will result in court action and a fine for each day of violation. In addition, violations will be subject to the Town of Mendon Burn Permit Ordinance which could result in a civil fine up to $550.00. |
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10. If you do not understand the law or have further questions, contact your local forest fire warden before you burn. This permit can be cancelled for cause at any time.
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**This permit is only valid with verbal approval of the Mendon Fire Warden on the day requested.
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FIRE WARDEN: Scott Bradley – 1 Cream Hill Road – Mendon, VT Telephone/Fax 773-4851 Cellular Telephone 770-2101 |
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IMPORTANT!!! |
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IF YOUR FIRE ESCAPES CALL 773-1812 Rutland City Fire Department or 911 |