Fires for recreational purposes, such as cookouts and camping, are permitted within Butler Township at any time.

No permit is required for a recreational fire.

The following conditions must be followed:

• Only clean dry wood products are to be burned, no treated or painted lumber is permitted,
• Fire size is limited
  • three (3) foot in diameter
  • two (2) foot in height,
• Fire location no closer than 25 feet from a structure or combustible material.
• Conditions that could cause fire to spread must be removed prior to ignition,
• Fires in patio fire pits or chimineas must be in accordance with manufacturer instructions,
• Fires are not permitted within ten (10) feet of
  • any street
  • public way
  • property line,
• All fires shall be constantly attended until extinguished
• An approved method of extinguishing fire shall be on site for immediate utilization.  Examples of approved methods include:
  • Fire Extinguisher with minimum 4A rating
  • garden hose
  • water barrel
  • sand pr dirt
  • water truck