Currently the Brandon Fire Department is issuing 2004 burning permits which will be good for one year.
Brandon Township Burning Permits must be obtained from: Brandon Fire Station One 53 South St.Ortonville Brandon Fire Station Two 3065 South Sashabaw Road
n Open burning is allowed by permit only and shall be issued by the fire department subject to the rules of the department.
n Open burning is allowed from April 1st through Nov 30 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
n Parcels of less than 3 acres must follow burn date calendar.
n All materials being burned must be from the site. No materials can be brought to the site for purpose of disposal.
n No burning shall be permitted within 50 feet of any structure.
n Campfires must be smaller than three feet in diam eter (no permit required), using dry, seasoned wood only.
n Recreational fires (bonfires) must be no larger than six feet in diameter. A permit must be issued on the day the fire will occur and must be extinguished by midnight.
n No burning in the road right-of-way.
n No flammable liquids shall be permitted to ignite the fire.
n Fire must be attended at all times by someone 18 years of age or older.
n No burning shall be allowed on construction sites.
n No burning in windy or drought conditions.
n The size of the pile to be burned shall be no larger than six feet in diameter.
n Burning violations may be subject to fines in accor dance to Brandon Township and village ordinances.
**Burning is allowed every first and third Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday of the month.