Sweden, NY · Monroe County
Brockport Fire District Open Burn Permit Application
Property owners use this application to request a Town of Sweden permit for an open burn of eligible materials.
What this form is
Property owners submit this application to request a Town of Sweden open burn permit; the document says a permit is required before open burning. It asks for the burn location and date, applicant and insurance carrier details, a scaled plot plan, and a description of the material. Each burning event requires a separate permit, and the form lists a $25.00 fee.
Who needs it
A property owner planning to burn eligible materials in the Town of Sweden needs a separate permit application for each burning event.
How to submit it
The permit must be obtained from the Town Clerk, and the form lists a $25.00 fee. After permit issuance, notify the Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Officer 48 hours before burning at 585-637-8684.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the applicant just signs and dates it, with no notarized attachment identified.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Application
Download the Town of Sweden Brockport Fire District open burn permit application.
- 2
Complete The Application
Enter the burn location and date, applicant and insurance carrier details, and a description of the material.
- 3
Prepare The Plot Plan
Attach a scaled plot plan showing the proposed burn pile location; include information about nearby dwellings and structures.
- 4
Submit To The Town Clerk
Obtain the permit from the Town Clerk. After issuance, give the Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Officer 48 hours' notice at 585-637-8684.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the open burn permit application?
- No. The applicant signs and dates this application; it does not identify a notarized attachment.
- How do I submit the open burn permit application?
- The document says to obtain the permit from the Town Clerk and lists a $25.00 fee. After issuance, notify the Fire Marshal/Code Enforcement Officer 48 hours before burning.
- What must I include with the application?
- Include a scaled plot plan showing the proposed burn pile location and a description of the material. The permit terms also call for a map and information about proximity to nearby dwellings and structures.
- What materials can the permit cover?
- The permit terms list tree stumps, branches, incidental wood scrap material, and brush cleared from land used for agriculture. They prohibit burning garbage, plastic, rubber, bedding, paint cans, petroleum-based products, or hazardous waste.
