For more information on burning, visit the CAL FIRE website at www.fire.ca.gov.
If you wish to burn, keep in mind:
PMLA burn permits are required for all member owners who wish to burn on their Lot. Permits are good for 5 years from the date of issue.
At certain times of the year CalFire burn permits are required by the person doing the burning and are available from the Groveland Fire Station on main Street. Call 209-962-7891 for current requirements.
Call 209-962-8615 for burn day information and to report you will be burning. Be prepared to provide your PMLA burn permit number and your Unit/Lot information.
1. All lots must be Fire Safety Compliant by July 1 of each year. For more information call Joe Milani at (209) 990-5260.
2. Burn Permits from PMLA are required starting Oct. 1, 2010. Apply on- line or call Joe Milani at (209) 990-5260. Permits are good for 5 years from the date of issue.
3. No burning is allowed in PML from June 1 to approximately Nov. 15 of each year.
4. Phone number for “burn day” information (209) 533-5598.
5. Firewood permits for the compost pile are $20 for 1 week cutting. Cash only please. Permits can be obtained from the Maintenance yard 962-8612 (call first) for Property Owners and PML renters only.
6. Make sure your lot is properly marked with unit/lot & address signs. Green and white reflector signs can be purchased from TC Sheriff’s see form below.
13769-A Mono Way P.O. Box 4066 Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 536-9828
7. BBQ and Fireplace Coals & Ashes Please use great care when disposing of coals and ashes. They should be placed in a covered metal container and set on concrete, if possible, until completely cold. This can take several days. Three things to remember: a) Do not leave ashes/coals on or under decks or near brush. b) Do not set the covered container on or near pine needles or fallen leaves. c) Do not put ashes/coals in the trash or in paper bags.
Remember, proper care can save lives.
In March 2013 on Wells Fargo Drive, hot coals were put in a paper bag and placed in the trash resulting in a fire. This “near disaster” could have resulted in much worse consequences. The fire fighter is hosing down the propane tank which did not catch on fire. Don’t let this be you!
100 Feet of Defensible Space is the Law In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire.
What is Defensible Space? Defensible space is the area between a house and an oncoming wildfire where the vegetation has been modified to reduce the wildfire threat and to provide an opportunity for firefighters to effectively defend the house. Sometimes, a defensible space is simply a homeowner’s properly maintained backyard.
The pre-fire activities implemented by this homeowner included a green and well maintained landscape, reduction of wild land vegetation around the perimeter of the property, a fire resistant roof, and a good access road with a turnaround area. The charred surroundings of the home show that these pre-fire activities effectively protected it when wildfire hit.
CAL FIRE burn permits are required at certain times of the year and are available at the following locations:
CAL FIRE – Groveland Fire Dept. 18930 Hwy 120 Groveland, CA 95321 (209) 962-7891
Groveland CAL FIRE Station 11700 Merrell Road Groveland, CA 95321 (209) 962-7821
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