Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall
be permitted upon private property solely for the purpose of cooking
foods in accordance with the following provisions:
A. No person shall use such charcoal burners or other open-flame cooking
devices for the burning of domestic refuse, rubbish, trade waste,
or yard waste.
B. Charcoal burners or other open-flame cooking devices shall not be
used for such purposes other than cooking food.
C. Charcoal burners or other open-flame cooking devices shall not be
used indoors, on balconies, covered porches/decks, or in any enclosed
areas that are not properly ventilated, i.e., garage.
D. Charcoal burners or other open-flame cooking devices shall not be
operated within 10 feet of any combustible construction.
Outdoor chimineas or factory-built novelty stoves shall be permitted
upon private property in accordance with the following provisions:
A. No person shall use such outdoor chimineas or factory-built novelty
stoves for the burning of domestic refuse, rubbish, trade waste, or
yard waste.
B. If smoke, ash, or smell emitting from such outdoor chimineas or factory-built
novelty stoves becomes objectionable or offensive to neighboring properties,
the enforcing officer may order the suspension of the operation of
the same.
C. Outdoor chimineas or factory-built novelty stoves shall be used in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
D. Outdoor chimineas or factory-built novelty stoves shall not be operated
within 15 feet of any structure or combustible material.
Recreational fires shall be permitted upon private property
subject to the following conditions:
A. No person shall use such recreational fire for the burning of domestic
refuse, rubbish, trade waste, or yard waste.
B. Recreational fires shall not exceed a size of three feet diameter
on the ground, and two feet in height.
C. Recreational fires must be contained within a fire pit or ring or
in an outdoor fireplace.
D. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of any structure
or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread
within 25 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
Bonfires may be permitted upon private property subject to the
following conditions:
A. No person shall use such bonfire for the burning of domestic refuse,
rubbish, trade waste, or yard waste.
B. A bonfire shall only be conducted in accordance with the conditions
of a special permit issued by the Borough of Shippensburg.
C. Bonfires shall not be conducted within 50 feet of any structure or
combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread
within 50 feet of any structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.