Burn Ban Issued for East Norriton Township
The East Norriton Township Fire Marshal has issued a Burn Ban in effect for 30 days beginning November 12, 2024 at 8:88PM. The ban, as permitted under Township Chapters 95 and 97 of the Township Code of Ordinances and Section 307 of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC), shall forbid the following activities:
- Any recreational fire to include fire tables, pits, charcoals grills, etc
- Any bonfire
- Any fireworks
The following is not permitted by ordinance at any time, and remains not permitted:
- Ignition of or feeding an open fire
- Burning of any trash/construction debris
- Burning of any yard waste, including but not limited to grass clippings, leaves and brush
- Burning in the conduct of a salvage operation
- Use of non-permitted incinerators for the destruction/reduction of refuse
The Burn Ban may be extended by Ordinance or cancelled as permitted by the Township. Notice of the Burn Ban is posted within the Township Building and at the Township Fire Department Main Office, as well as on the Township website.
The Fire marshal reserves the right to issue citations for any violation of this ban.
Fore more information or questions, visit www.eastnorritonwp.org or contact the Fire Marshal's Office at 610-275-2800.