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Everything You Need to Know About Coronado's 8 Fire Rings
Do you use the fire rings at Coronado's beaches? If so, here's everything you need to know about use and maintenance.
Editor's Note: The City of Coronado released the following information on fire rings.
The City of Coronado is committed to maintaining its wide and pristine public beach, which is consistently ranked among the nation's best, as well as its many amenities, such as the City's popular fire rings. We want the public to know a little bit about the fire rings and what we do to keep them a clean and affordable beach attraction for the public.
To increase awareness of Coronado's fire rings, the City has put together this Q&A.
What is the City's policy on fire rings?
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Per Coronado Municipal Code Section 86.38.020, fire rings are permitted uses in the City's open space areas, which are protected and preserved as natural resources, visual amenities, recreational opportunities, or for public safety purposes.
Are fire pits allowed outside of the City's fire rings?
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The Coronado Municipal Code Section 48.04.120 allows for fires to be built in a "portable barbecue or other similar device; provided, however, that any such barbecue or device shall not burn grass or landscaping; and provided further, that the coals from said barbecue or device shall be removed from the beach or deposited in an official fire circle."
How many permanent fire rings does Coronado have?
Eight square fire pits, measuring 5-foot-by-five-foot, are at North Beach.
What is the service schedule for the fire rings?
Maintenance is completed weekly on Monday or Tuesday, and as-needed throughout week. Inspections of the fire ring pits are conducted daily. Weekly maintenance involves removing large debris. Monthly maintenance includes removing the ash.
What is the service schedule for the City's hot coal receptacles?
Hot coal receptacle maintenance is completed along with fire pit maintenance, which is weekly with daily inspections. There is one hot coal receptacle near the fire rings and at least one in every City park.
What is the condition of the fire rings?
The fire rings are in fair condition but are showing signs of wear. However, the fire rings are fully functional, with no hazardous conditions detected.
When was the last time the fire rings were replaced?
All eight fire rings were purchased from Quick Crete, for $628 each, and were installed at the same time in 2008.
How many recent service requests have there been related to the fire rings?
Per the Public Services work order system, there have been three work requests related to the fire pit area and fires on the beach since summer 2012. One, dated August 2012, was about illegal fires on the beach and a suggestion to remove all beach fire pits. The other two, dated August 2013, were separate parties requesting the hot coals receptacle be emptied.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
