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Strongsville council adopts fire code changes that align open-burning rules with state standards
Summary
The council voted unanimously to adopt an amendment to the city—s Fire Prevention Code to align residential open-burning rules with the state fire code, including clarifications on portable fire pits and a 15-foot separation from structures.
The Strongsville City Council on April 7 adopted an amendment to the city—s Fire Prevention Code to align local open-burning rules with the State of Ohio—s fire code and to add clearer definitions and location requirements for portable fire pits.
The change, introduced by Council member Miss Kozak in the Public Safety and Health committee and explained by Neil of the building and fire department during caucus, reduces an interpreted separation requirement from 25 feet to 15 feet consistent with the state fire code and adds definitions drawn from state rule language.
Council members said the revision is intended to make the ordinance easier to apply by residents and city staff. Neil, building and fire department staff,…
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