Fire restriction – With the lack of precipitation and the forecasted heat wave. The Town of Norman Wells has issued a fire restriction. The restriction starts July 4 at 8:00 am and goes until 12:00 pm on July 11. Approved firepits are allowed to be used and fires for cooking purposes are allowed as well. Thank you for understanding and keeping our community safe. For more information please call 867-587-3700 or email towninformation@normanwells.com
Approved Fire Pit Must:
be enclosed on all sides and constructed of masonry, concrete, heavy gauge metal or
other non-combustible materials;
be at least 15 cm (6 in) in height above the surrounding grade but no more than 60 cm(24 in) in depth when measured from the top of the pit opening to the bottom of the pit;
have an opening that does not exceed 75 cm (2.5 ft) in diameter or an area of .56 m2(6 ft2) and in which neither the or length width is greater than 75 cm (2.5ft);
have a spark arrestor, grille or mesh with openings no larger than 12 mm (1/2 in) and
which is used to cover the entire area of the fire pit opening;
have a cooking surface which does not exceed 75 cm (2.5 ft) in diameter or an area of.56 m2(6ft2), and in which neither the width or length is greater than 75 cm (2.5 ft);
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