The Takoma Park Police Department has shared guidelines regarding open burning and the use of fire pits to ensure residents follow all Montgomery County rules. More guidelines and rules can be seen below courtesy of Takoma Park Police and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services:
Please be sure you are adhering to all county guidelines and using precautions when using a fire pit. Always keep pets and children a safe distance away. Open burning is defined as a fire where any material is burned on the ground or in an open receptacle other than a furnace, incinerator, or other equipment connected to a stack or chimney. Campfires are considered open burning. Some recreational burning is allowed under strict conditions. All other open burning without a permit is prohibited in Montgomery County, and fines of $500 per day may be imposed. The following items may not be burned in the City of Takoma Park or Montgomery County at any time:
– Household trash…