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Outdoor wood-burning devices for recreational use have gained in popularity in recent years. For the purpose of these guidelines, "fire pit" includes below ground pits, freestanding fireplaces, chimineas and portable devices intended to contain and control outdoor recreational fires. However, smoke emissions from these frre pits can cause potential or even actual health or nuisance problems
for abutters and other neighbors.
The Ipswich Fire Department allows the use of these fire pits provided the following conditions are met:
If a complaint or concern is received, the responding fire department personnel will determine the hazard or nuisance to the public and take appropriate action. Members of the Ipswich Fire Department have the authority to remedy the situation that in their opinion is likely to cause a fire or create a nuisance. With that understanding, the use of the fire pits is taken on an individual basis. The Fire Department will require that a recreational fire be immediately extinguished and discontinued if it is determined that the fire constitutes a hazardous condition, health issue or a nuisance.
Questions? Phone: 978-356-6630
Email: fireprev@ipswichfire.org