PUBLIC INFORMATION
TO BURN OR NOT TO BURN? THAT IS THE QUESTION…
Riverwoods Open Burn Requirements are listed on their page at https://www.riverwoods.gov/building/page/open-burning-permit
A person shall not cause or allow open burning within the Fire District unless such open burning is conducted under one of the following exceptions:
- Open burning—no open burning within the village limits of Lincolnshire and Vernon Hills.
- Recreational fires/ fire pits—open fire pits shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from all structures and combustible materials. Only dry wood or fire logs shall be permitted to be burned. Must be attended at all times
- Outdoor cooking— gas or charcoal grills shall not be placed or operated within 10 feet of any wood balcony, deck or structure except on detached one & two family dwellings
General regulation of open burning:
Any burning that will be offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fire hazards shall be prohibited. When wind speed or direction carries smoke or embers towards the complainant, the fire must be extinguished.
If the Fire District is called to the scene, the commanding officer at the scene is authorized to order the extinguishment of a fire which creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation, or in violation of the adopted codes.
If your neighbors’ smoke is bothering you, please ask them to stop before calling us.