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Barbecue Grills: Storage and use restricted in apartment/condominium complexes. Those that produce flames cannot be used on balconies of multi-family residential structures or within 15 feet of any structures. See LP Tanks for storage information.
Fireplaces and Chimneys: Multi-family residential structures require annual, private inspection and maintenance.
See Ordinance 1501.16 in Codified Ordinances.
Fireworks: The possession, sale or discharge of fireworks is prohibited.
See Ordinance 1519.04 in Codified Ordinances.
LP Tanks: Standard grill size tanks and larger are prohibited in apartment/condominium units including balconies, porches, basements, corridors, and any space within the building.
Open Fires/Burning: No open burning is permitted except for small, controlled cooking fires. Fires for the purposes of burning garbage, landscape waste or any other trash/waste are prohibited.
See Ordinance 1511 in Codified Ordinances.
Smoke Detectors: Required in all residential tenant areas of multi-family apartments and condominiums, and in all newly-constructed single family homes.
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Fire Chief
James Hughes, OFC
440-871-3441
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Westlake Fire Department Administrative Office
3200 Crocker Road
Westlake, OH 44145
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Phone: 440-871-3441
Fax: 440-835-6463
Emergency: 911
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Westlake Fire Prevention Division
2110 Columbia Road
Westlake, OH 44145
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Phone: 440-835-6422
Fax: 440-835-6456
Emergency: 911
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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