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The Granville Fire Department is required to enforce 310 CMR: DEP 7.07, the open burning regulation
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Open burning season will begin January 15th and continue
through May 1st of each year. Open burning of brush is allowed with a permit from the Fire
Department.
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Open burning season will begin January 15th and continue
through May 1st of each year. Open burning of brush is allowed with a permit from the Fire
Department.
The fire department is dispatched to all 911 reports of smoke or fire. The fire department response
is only cancelled after an officer on scene confirms a permitted burn.
The DEP has established the date (1/15 to 5/1) and time period (10 am to 4 pm) at which brush may
be burned. This is based on the time at which the atmosphere is best able to accept smoke. The
Granville Fire Department has no authority to alter any of the DEP requirements set
is only cancelled after an officer on scene confirms a permitted burn.
The DEP has established the date (1/15 to 5/1) and time period (10 am to 4 pm) at which brush may
be burned. This is based on the time at which the atmosphere is best able to accept smoke. The
Granville Fire Department has no authority to alter any of the DEP requirements set
Permitting process:
- Permits may be sought in advance of the day(s) you wish to burn
- There is no fee assessed for burning permits
- Permits may be revoked by the fire department at any time due to adverse weather or other
concerns that are prohibitive to safe outdoor burning. A fire department official will contact all
permit holders if it becomes necessary to cancel burning for a specific day. - Permits are now issued in hard copy form. You must keep your written permit and make it
available to officials if necessary.
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