• Sewanee Student Organizations Fire Permit

    Sewanee Emergency Services and Office of Student Activities
    1. ABSOLUTELY NO  accelerants are to be used to start the fire or be present at the fire scene.
    2. Fires can only be constructed out of natural wood or untreated lumber and started with paper, cardboard, or kindling.
    3. Fires must be at least 25 feet from the nearest structure including cars.
    4. Fires (flames) may not be taller than a ceiling - roughly, how high an average six-foot person can reach above his/her head. 
    5. The fire area must be cleared of debris, trash, etc...
    6. There  must be  a designated fire master who remains sober  (NOT DRINKING AT ALL)  and  who is in charge of the fire . 
    7. No horseplay, chicken fighting, wrestling, fire walking, or fire jumping is permitted.
    8. No urinating or defecating in the fire.
    9. NO BURNING OF ELECTRONICS, FURNITURE, RUGS, PILLOWS, TIRES, BIKES, ANIMALS, TREATED OR GLUED WOODS, CROSSTIES, OR MATERIALS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED IN ITEM 2.
    10. A water/garden hose must be present, connected to a sufficient water supply, and capable of reaching the fire.
    11. At the end of the bonfire, the fire must be doused and put out completely.
    12. If there is a problem, the fire master should call the fire department.
    13. Fires will not be permitted during dry spells and may be cancelled if other conditions warrant.

    You will receive a confirmation email if approved for the fire permit. 

    Fire Rules and Times:

    • No Fires will be granted after Thursday
    • No Fires allowed before noon (Special Permission Only)
    • Thursday: 5pm - 11pm 
    • Friday: 5pm - 12am
    • Saturday: 12 pm - 12am 
    • Other days and times by special permission by the Chief of Police.
  • A violation of these rules will result in the suspension of that organization for the rest of the year. Two violations by any two organizations will result in another ban on fires for all groups.


    By signing the form below, I acknowledge that I am responsible for the conditions and consequences listed above as the organization I represent.

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