Fire Pit Usage

Organizations can request the use of a fire pit for certain outdoor events. To request use of the fire pit, student organizations should submit the Fire Pit Usage Form at least three weeks prior to the scheduled event. You must have a confirmed reservation number before your request is approved, and this number can be found in your confirmation email from Reservations.  Firewood is not provided with the fire pit.  Frattellone’s on Grand does sell firewood and can be purchased there.

Organizations that wish to use the fire pits must agree and adhere to the following guidelines. Failure to adhere to the guidelines may result in the loss of future check out privileges. 

• Fires must be contained to the fire pit. 

• Fire pits can not block sidewalks, entryways or exits.
• Only wood fires are allowed. No charcoal, propane or other accelerants may be used. No rubbish, construction materials or paper products can be burned. Organizations are responsible for providing their own firewood.
• Fire pit must be located in an open area at least 50 feet from buildings, trees, or other combustible materials.
• Organization contact person is responsible for providing means to extinguish the fire. This includes a bucket of water, shovel, and/or a 4A fire extinguisher. CSLE will provide buckets for water and ashes, shovel, and poker.
• Fire must be constantly attended by a person knowledgeable in the use of the fire extinguishing equipment provided.
• All other activities should be kept at least 50 feet away from the fire.
• Fire shall not be ignited if the wind speed is 10 mph or more. Macalester College Public Safety, staff and/or the Saint Paul Fire Department or Inspector may order the fire to be discontinued if, in their opinion, the fire constitutes a hazardous condition or produces obnoxious smoke or odors that may cause a public nuisance
• Fire pit and other equipment must be properly cleaned and returned immediately following the event. If the office is closed at the end of the event, all equipment must be returned the following business day by noon.
• Fires can only be burned between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.
• Cooking on charcoal or propane fueled grills is prohibited.
• Organizations and/or contact person may be held financially responsible for any damage that occurs due to not observing the aforementioned guidelines.