Open Burning Warning Issued In Horsham

HORSHAM TOWNSHIP, PA —Horsham Community Police Services is reminding residents with the arrival of fall that open burning is prohibited in the township.

Some small recreational fires are allowed.

Here is the township's definition of a recreational fire:

"A recreational fire is an outdoor fire, burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height, for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes."

With fall leaf season approaching, Horsham ChATs said that residents can not burn yard waste (leaves, twigs, branches etc) here.

Horsham ChATs said residents who suspect illegal burning in their neighborhoods should call 911.

Fire prevention code regulations enacted by the township in November 2010 are for "regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided."

According to the code, anyone who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply is guilty of a summary offense, punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding 30 days, or both such fine and imprisonment.

Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Residents should not openly burn any material, including household trash, books, magazines, newspapers, cardboard, and/or any items that are required to be recycled. That includes yard waste, leaves and scrap lumber or any vegetation, plywood, drywall, plastic products, insulation materials, upholstered furniture, solid waste, and/or construction waste.

Click here for more about Horsham Township's fire code regulations