Guidelines for Using the Outdoor Fire Bowl at the Gallery
Before Having a Fire
1. You must let Jane and Hal know that you intend to use the outdoor fire bowl. This can be by email or by phone.
2. Be familiar with our Burning Permit. The permit is in the Fireside Lounge next to the BBQ Log Book.
3. The wind cannot be blowing in the direction of the building.
4. You must be in possession of the key for the outside water tap. The key is located on top of the key box in the Speaker Room in the Fireside Lounge.
5. The stove itself has to be moved out into the open.
6. You must be familiar with how the water hose works and how the key is used to open the valve.
7. Open the valve and fill the pail with water using the hose.
8. Have a pail of water available near the fire. There is an orange pail available for your use.
Checking for Wind Direction
The wind direction can be checked using a flag. The Weather Network will give you the wind direction at any time of the day. If the wind direction is coming from the East, a fire cannot be started because the smoke will be blowing towards the building. There is a North Arrow mark on the concrete to help with with wind direction.
Starting the Fire
There is a green box that contains firewood. There is also Fire Starters for starting the fire. Start by placing a fire starter in the stove. Place some smaller kindling around the fire starter. Then place some smaller pieces of wood around the kindling. Start the fire starter and watch the fire burn. Sit around and enjoy the dancing flames of the fire. Some of the residents have already donated firewood. Residents will be responsible for providing their own firewood.
Extinguishing the Fire
Use the water from the pail to extinguish the fire. You can start by using the spray bottle. Make sure the fire is completely out upon leaving. Place the cover on the stove. Do not move the stove.