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Virginia Administrative Code
Title 8. Education
Agency 115. College of William And Mary; Richard Bland College
Chapter 40. Open Flames on Campus
11/21/2024

8VAC115-40-20. Permit required for open burning and open flames; exceptions.

A. Open flames are prohibited on all university property, including within university buildings and facilities, except pursuant to a permit issued by the university.

B. Exceptions to the requirement for a permit are:

1. Activities taking place within the scope of academic coursework when under the supervision of the relevant faculty member;

2. Flames created for the transient purpose of lighting a cigarette, cigar, pipe, or similar smoking device, provided such activity is in an authorized location, such activity is otherwise lawful, and the burning or smoking elements are safely and responsibly disposed; and

3. Activities undertaken by university contractors whose contract has been approved by the office of Procurement Services and which contract authorizes open flames.

Statutory Authority

§ 23.1-1301 of the Code of Virginia.

Historical Notes

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 34, Issue 23, eff. June 21, 2018.

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