Firewood Requirements

AND FIRE RESISTIVE TARPS

Firewood Requirements - June 1 through September 30^th

No covering is required if firewood can be stored 30 feet away from any structure and with 10 feet of bare ground around the firewood.

Fire-resistant tarps or covers are required if firewood cannot be stored 30 feet or more from any structures. The tarps must prevent embers from getting in or around the wood pile and be properly secured (fully wrap the firewood and staked/tied down securely to survive strong winds during extreme fire events).

As an alternative, the firewood can be completely enclosed in a sealed and fire-resistant structure. Up to three sides of the enclosure may have 1/16-inch metal screen with at least a 1-inch space from the firewood. The screen shall be firmly attached. A wood box that completely surrounds the wood is also an acceptable means of compliance.

ARE ALL TARPS FIRE-RESISTANT?

No. Specific materials and chemical treatments on those materials are what make a tarp fire-resistant. Look for a tarp that is certified to NFPA 701 to ensure it is a fire-resistant tarp. Regular 'poly' tarps are generally not fire-resistant.

WOODPILE AND TARP INFORMATION

For more information on defensible space: Defensible space

For more information on where to buy fire resistive tarps: Fire-resistant Tarp Vendors

Mammoth Lakes Fire Protection District's Ordinance No. 2022-01 where the firewood coverage requirement is identified (Section 4907.5): MLFPD Ordinance 2022-01

Firewood Requirements