Ordinances & Regulations

Dinwiddie County Fire Prevention Ordinances

Open Burning Ordinances

Section 10-1 Burning of waste material, near buildings or fences

Section 10-2 Leaving open fire unattended

Section 10-3 Throwing or dropping inflammatory objects from vehicle

Section 10-4 Open Burning or Fires Open Burning Permit Application (if required)

Section 10-4.1 Open burning or fires during a fire hazard

Section 10-4.2 Burning of brush, leaves, etc., restricted to certain hours between February 15 and April 30 each year

Section 10-7 Definitions

Fireworks

Section 10-16 Violation of Article

Section 10-17 General prohibition against sale, possession, use, etc.

Section 10-18 Permit for Display

s="subhead2 ">Smoke Detectors In Certain Buildings

Sections 10-26 through 10-30 Smoke detectors required, Types of smoke detectors, method of installation, Certificates for rented or leased units, Tenants' and owners' interim responsibilities, Exemption

Alarm Systems

Section 10-40 through 10-48 Purpose, Definitions, Enforcement, Information to be provided upon installation, Responsibilities of alarm owners, Use of automatic dialing devices, Deliberate nuisance alarms, Service fee for nuisance alarms, Termination and reinstatement of emergency response