Current Fire Danger and FPB Safety Compliance Standards
The outdoor predicted fire danger for October 28, 2011 is a Statewide Class 1
Today will mostly clear to clear skies with temperatures in the 40s. Relative humidity will be between 30 and 40 percent. Winds will range from 7 to 12 mph with gusts between 17 and 35 mph.
Dry conditions will continue into early Saturday, followed by a chance of rain and snow Saturday night and early Sunday.
This will be the last fire danger report for the season. Reports will be issued as needed based on weather conditions. Any questions or concerns regarding fuel conditions and/or fire danger should be directed to the Division of Forests and Lands at 603-271-2214.
Have a safe holiday season and a happy New Year.
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Open Fires within City Limits updated 2011
Safety Compliance Standard which explains about open burning and recreational fires.
Recreational fires are allowed in one and two family dwellings. An Ordinance was adopted in 2011 to permit recreation fires in a approved outdoor fireplaces having a spark arrestor, such as "Chimenera" and "Coleman Bonfire" type devices, to be used in one and two family dwellings in the City. Review the checklist to ensure your property meets the requirements. Please call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 603-669-2256 to arrange for an annual site inspection. There is a $50.00 fee.
Egress Doors
Safety Compliance Standard which describes the requirements concerning egress doors.
Fire Alarm Resetting
Safety Compliance Standard which explains specific orders relating to the resetting of fire alarms.
Pyrotechnic Sales
Safety Compliance Standard which explains the sale and distribution of pyrotechnics / fireworks in the city.
Fire Suppression Systems Non-Compliance Tags
Safety Compliance Standard for fire suppression systems that are not in compliance and how they should be tagged.
Outdoor Cooking updated 2011
Safety Compliance Standard which explains the rules of outdoor cooking.
Live Christmas Trees
Safety Compliance Standard which explains where live trees are prohibited.
Outdoor Cooking updated 2011
Safety Compliance Standard which explains the rules of outdoor cooking.
Live Christmas Trees
Safety Compliance Standard which explains where live trees are prohibited.
WHAT DOES THE FIRE DANGER CLASS DAY MEAN?
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Class 1: Low
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Fires are not likely, it may be raining
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Class 2: Moderate
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Fires are possible in light fuels, day after a rain
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Class 3: High
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Fuels in open areas and sunny slopes may spread rapidly
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Class 4: Very High
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Fires start easily from all causes
Fires spread and increase in intensity rapidly
Spot fires occur
Fire will burn deep, except in the spring
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Class 5: Extreme
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Fires will spread very rapidly with severe spotting
Difficult to extinguish, mop-up requires a great deal of effort
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