Fire Code Awareness – Use of Lighted Candles

Fire Code: We recently received a warning from the Fire Chief to monitor our use and care of candles more vigilantly. If there is any cause for concern, the Fire Department will prohibit our use of candles in the church. Therefore, WE ALL NEED TO BE AWARE OF THE CODE: When, in the opinion of the fire code official, adequate safeguards have been taken, participants in religious ceremonies are allowed to carry hand held candles. Hand-held candles shall not be passed from one person to another while lighted. Candles shall be prohibited in areas where occupants stand, or in an aisle or exit.