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Town of Wethersfield, Connecticut. Ye most auncient towne in Connecticut. 1634.
 
 

Open Burning

The Open Burning Official for the Town of Wethersfield is the Fire Marshal. Open burning permits will only be issued during the months of November through April. Open burning will only be allowed for "agricultural burning for vegetation Management," and only "on those properties designated as 'farmland' by the Assessor's office for the Town of Wethersfield."

See also Open Burning Ordinance

 

How to Use Your Outdoor Grill Safely

  • Always use the grill away from your siding, wooden deck rails and away from structural overhangs
  • Always use the grill away from where people are gathering and children are playing
  • Always use long-handled cooking utensils when using the grill
  • When using a charcoal grill, always use proper starter fluid. Never use gasoline or kerosene. Always store the fluid out of the reach of children and heat sources
  • When disposing of the used charcoal, make sure the coals are completely cooled
  • When using a propane grill, always check hoses and connections for leak using a soap and water solution
  • All propane cylinders manufactured after April of 2002, must be equipped with an OPD (overfill protection device). OPDs will shut off the flow of propane before capacity is reached limiting the potential for release of propane gas if the cylinder heats up
  • Propane and charcoal grills were designed and intended to be used outdoors. Never use them indoors or in an enclosed space as they will expose you and others to toxic gases.

If you follow these grill safety rules, you can have fun in the sun without getting hurt.

See also NFPA Safety Tips for Outdoor Grilling

 

Safe Use of Supplemental Heat Sources

With the high cost of home heating fuels and utilities, Americans are using alternate sources to heat their homes. Wood and kerosene heaters, space heaters, wood and coal burning stoves, and fireplaces are being used to help heat residents.

All of these supplemental heating sources are acceptable in some places, but they are also a major contributing factor in residential fires. Fires can be prevented if the following safety tips are followed:

  • Have your home heating equipment inspected and serviced annually
  • Before using a fireplace, make sure the damper is open
  • Never use flammable liquids to start or accelerate any fire
  • Always keep the fireplace screen closed and chimneys should be cleaned and inspected annually
  • Before you retire for the evening, be sure the fire in the fireplace is out
  • Wood stoves should have at least 36" from combustible surfaces
  • The stove should be burned hot twice a day for 15–30 minutes to reduce creosote buildup
  • Never use fuel-burning appliances without proper room venting
  • Use only the fuel recommended by the heater manufacturer
  • Never introduce a fuel into a unit not designed for that type fuel
  • Never fill the heater while it is operating or hot
  • Keep kerosene or other flammable liquids in a well-ventilated storage area outside the house
  • And finally, make sure you have a working smoke detector on every level of your home
 
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