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10.10.4 Open Fires
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Permitted open fires shall be located not less than 50 ft (15 m) from any structure.
Burning hours shall be prescribed by the AHJ.
Recreational fires shall not be located within 25 ft (7.6 m) of a structure or combustible material unless contained in an approved manner.
Conditions that could cause a fire to spread to within 25 ft (7.6 m) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
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