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Burning

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by amye, Oct 13, 2010.

  1. amye

    amye New Member

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    Doesn't it figure that EVERY.SINGLE.NIGHT that it's nice enough to have the windows open, the neighbors need to light up the outdoor fire pit. Are there any local regulations against burning? It's beginning to smell like a campfire in the house.
     
  2. msflynn

    msflynn New Member

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    The HOA has none. Any fire regulations would be enacted and controlled by the fire department.

    Staci
     
  3. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    I never thought of the smoke from a residential fire pit being a problem. I guess it does put out a lot of smoke. Maybe they don't realize it's blowing into your house. They're probably too excited about making s'mores to think about that part. I would be!
     
  4. JLC

    JLC Member

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    It's probably like when people play their music outside really loud. They figure everyone else around them likes it as much as they do. (that being said, I love the smell of a wood fire - especially in the fall!)
     
  5. Home Sweet Home

    Home Sweet Home New Member

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    Oooooh, similar issue here where one of our neighbors takes a smoke break every 25 minutes (it seems, on weekends), outside, in front, in back, wherever our windows are open. Yuck!
     
  6. mdcrim

    mdcrim Member

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    I think the Loudoun County rules about burning indicate that the fire pit cannot be within 50 feet of a dwelling. Not sure if this applies in your situation. Also, we've always been told we are required to call the Fire Marshalls office pre and post burn.
     
  7. boomertsfx

    boomertsfx Booyakasha!

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    mmm I love the smell of campfires 8)
     
  8. Chsalas

    Chsalas Active Member

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    And marshmallows toasting.
     
  9. Villager

    Villager Ashburn Village Resident

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    But I like it more when I get to EAT them after smelling them!

    Speaking of which, Main Street Wings offers make-your-own s'mores at your table for dessert. Yum!
     
  10. DanR

    DanR New Member

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    Amye it's unfortunate that the smoke is blowing right in your house. I too have an outdoor fireplace and like to light it up whenever I get a chance (hell, I might even be that neighbor). Loudoun County does have ordinances that govern "Open Burning" within 50 feet of a dwelling, however any structure (i.e. Fireplace, Enclosed Fire Pit or Grill would be exempt.
     

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