Residential Fire Prevention
- Residential Inspections are conducted upon request of the property owner within the city limits of Dickinson.
- There is no fee for this inspection.
- We will be helping to look for potential or hidden hazards that may exist.
- We will assist in planning a home fire escape plan and insure smoke alarms are in place and operational.
To schedule a home fire inspection call 701-456-7625.
Candles
 Put candles securely in non-tip candle holders that will collect the dripping wax. Keep candles well away from Christmas trees, decorations, curtains and other combustibles and never put candles in windows or near exits. Don’t leave candles burning unattended or within the reach of small children, and blow them out before you leave the room or go to sleep.
Make sure smoke alarms are operational and practice your fire escape plan.
Space heaters
 Purchase electric space heaters that bear the mark of an independent testing laboratory, such as UL, ETL, CSA, etc.
Keep all space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn – people, pets, newspapers, furniture, window coverings and even walls.
Plug your electric-powered space heater directly into an outlet with sufficient capacity and never into an extension cord.
Turn off space heaters before leaving a room or going to sleep.
Fireplaces
 Have a professional chimney sweep inspect chimneys annually for cracks, blockages and leaks and have them cleaned and repaired as needed.
Keep fireplace fires small, and use a fireplace screen to prevent sparks from flying into the room.
Don't leave children alone in a room with a fireplace fire.
Burn only dry seasoned wood to avoid the build-up of creosote, and oily deposit that easily catches fire and accounts for most chimney fires.
City of Dickinson Burn Regulations
Within the City Limits of Dickinson Only
Open burning is prohibited with in the city limits of Dickinson.
Burning trash, grass, leaves etc. is prohibited.
Charcoal grills and gas grills are allowed when following grilling safety guidelines. Outdoor/backyard fire pits, fire places and chimineas may be used within city limits and must be equipped with a screen to contain sparks and embers and flame must stay contained inside the screen at all times. Insure the unit is not on a combustible surface such as a wooden deck or dry grass and maintain a distance of 15’ from any structure.
Burning trash, grass, leaves etc. is prohibited. If a complaint is received concerning smoke from a fire, the fire will be required to be extinguished. Please enjoy your outdoor fireplace safely.
Charcoal grills and gas grills are allowed when following grilling safety guidelines. Outdoor/backyard fire pits, fire places and chimineas may be used within city limits during late evening hours with low wind conditions, they must be equipped with a screen to contain sparks and embers and flame must stay contained inside the screen at all times. Insure the unit is not on a combustible surface such as a wooden deck or dry grass and maintain a distance of 15’ from any structure.
Burning trash, grass, leaves etc.are prohibited. If a complaint is received concerning smoke from a fire, the fire will be required to be extinguished. Please enjoy your outdoor fireplace safely.
All burning including Outdoor/backyard fire pits, fire places and chimineas is prohibited. Charcoal grills and gas grills are allowed when following grilling safety guidelines.
Grilling Safety
 Designate the grilling area a “No Play Zone” keeping kids and pets well away until the grill equipment is completely cool.
- Before using, position your grill at least 3 feet away from other objects, including the house, shrubs and bushes.
- Before using a gas grill, check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line to be sure it is working properly and not leaking.
- Never bring a barbecue grill indoors, or into an unventilated space. This is both a fire and carbon monoxide poisoning hazard.
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