Fires

FIRES

1. Definitions. The following terms used only in this rule shall be defined as follows:

a. “Open Fire” means an open-air campfire using wood, compressed logs or other combustible material, whether the fire is on the ground, in a fire pit or in some other enclosure (e.g., a chiminea), and which may or may not be surrounded by stones or a fire ring and may or may not have a screened enclosure or cover.

b. “Gas Fire” means a fire which uses propane or natural gas and which is fully contained in a fire pit, table or similar enclosure designed for such use (either permanent or portable) and which does not emit sparks or embers.

2. Open Fires.

a. Due to the high fire danger in and around TGO, Open Fires are not allowed anywhere within TGO at any time.

b. Owners who permit such a fire on their Parcel or on any of the Common Properties are subject to a fine of $500. Owners are responsible for fires started by their tenants or guests.

c. The prohibition on Open Fires does not apply to fires in traditional fireplaces inside of a house or similar structure nor to fireplaces or fire pits which are fully contained in a lanai or a screen room.

3. Gas Fires. Gas Fires are permitted at any time on an Owner’s Parcel but are never permitted on the Common Properties.

4. Cooking Fires. Cooking fires which use charcoal briquettes, wood or similar fuels that are properly contained in equipment designed for outdoor cooking (such as a charcoal grill or smoker) are not considered Open Fires or Gas Fires and are permitted only on an Owner’s

Parcel and not on the Common Properties.