For more information on city burning regulations check out the link below to Municode and read the City of Cedar Falls burning code in Chapter 11, Article III. In general, here are the highlights of the city of Cedar Falls open burning regulations.
Bonfires must have Fire Department approval.
Grass and leaves MAY NOT be burned.
Fires used solely for the cooking of food are permitted.
Twigs and sticks can be burned but must be at or less than 1 ½ inches in diameter.
Burning of garbage or rubbish is prohibited.
No burning is allowed on a street, alley or boulevard.
No burning is allowed in commercial, industrial, or shopping districts.
Burning of building materials is prohibited without Fire Department approval.
The Fire Department can prohibit any fire type that has received a complaint.
Recreational fires are permitted under the following parameters
Must be supervised by competent person at least 18 years of age.
Must be 20 feet from any building.
Must be in a fire pit or contained area, such as an incinerator or fire ring.
Must be between the hours of noon and dark (it is considered dark when street lights turn on), after dark needs Fire Department approval.
