Open Burning Permit Application
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Open Burning Permit Application - Borough of Hollidaysburg, PA
This is a blank application form for residents to request permission to conduct open burning within the Borough of Hollidaysburg. The document outlines the requirements for applicants and officials.
Applicant Information Required
The first page requires the applicant to provide:
- Name and Mailing Address.
- Telephone Number.
- Physical Location of the burn (Address).
- Description of the burn type (Residential, Agricultural, Construction, or Other).
- Type and Quantity of material to be burned.
- Method of burning (Piled, Collected in a pit, Ignited in place, Approved waste burner, or Ditch burning).
- Anticipated Duration (Days and Hours per Day).
- Purpose of the burning.
- Emission Reduction Techniques (ERTs) to be used, such as minimizing material, drying material before burning, or extinguishing smoldering piles.
Rules and Requirements
The second page details the strict regulations that must be followed:
- Time Restrictions: Burns may only occur between one hour after sunrise and 4:00 p.m.
- Atmospheric Conditions: Burning is prohibited if it causes smoke to drift into populated areas, creates a public nuisance, or risks uncontrollable fire spread.
- Reporting: Permitees must submit a report to the Borough on January 1st of each year detailing dates, fuel types, fire types, and locations.
- Safety & Notification:
- The Hollidaysburg Fire Department must be notified prior to burning.
- Only items that do not produce black smoke can be used to start the fire.
- The permittee must attend the fire at all times until it is completely extinguished.
- Fire-extinguishing equipment must be on-site.
- Distance: The burn site must be at least 50 feet from any structure.
- Enforcement: The Fire Marshall or Zoning Officer can order a burn to be extinguished due to inadequate smoke dispersion, visibility impairment, or extreme fire danger.
Official Use Section
The final page is reserved for Borough officials to process the application. It includes fields for:
- Permit Granted (Yes/No) and Date.
- Effective and Expiration Dates.
- Type of Burn.
- Permit Number and Fee.
- Authorized Borough Official Signature.