Or. Admin. R. 837-110-0010 - Field Preparation
(1) Prior
to burning, all fields shall be prepared by providing a barrier around the
perimeter free of combustibles.
(2)
The barrier shall prevent any fire spread and shall be prepared by using one or
more of the following methods:
(a) Plowing or
disking a 17-foot strip around the field perimeter; or
(b) Plowing or disking a 5-foot strip around
the field perimeter and the removal of loose, combustible straw from a 12-foot
strip immediately adjacent to the 5-foot strip; or
(c) Having a 17-foot strip of green cover
crop or bare earth; or
(d)
Retaining a least a 50 foot strip of green cover crop or bare earth in the
immediately adjacent field(s) at the time of burning; or
(e) Other alternatives may be used with the
specific written approval of the State Fire Marshal.
(3) The barrier need not be provided where
the perimeter of the field lies adjacent to a field that meets the provision of
this section.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 476.030, ORS 476.380 & ORS 478.960
Stats. Implemented: ORS 476.380 & ORS 478.960
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