However, they encourage having a water pumper nearby.
Welding and cutting torches are also exempt when conducted over a noncombustible surface when wind speeds are less than 20 mph. A fire watcher other than the welder at the site with pressurized water or a fire extinguisher must be present.
Campfires and outdoor cooking is prohibited. However, LPG and natural gas grills and charcoal-fired cooking outside is permitted provided the activity is conducted over a nonflammable surface and is at least five feet from flammable vegetation.
Gas vents and flares associated with the extraction of oil and gas are generally considered exempt as long the top of the vent pipe is raised well above the surrounding vegetation.
Sludge pits are covered under the ban and should not be burned.
Fire training exercises within confines of refinery boundaries are also exempt.
