Gatewood Club Fire Pit Usage Rules
All POA residents will be granted access to reserve the Fire Pit and Patio Area during designated hours and when Gatewood Clubhouse or Pool is not previously reserved for private or member events. Fire Pit may be reserved year-round for private gatherings between the hours of5:30 PM and 10:00 PM. Fire Pit will be utilized for enjoyment (weather permitting) during open hours at Calhoun’s, upon request. Fire pit will be available upon request during the previously specified hours when the Clubhouse and/or Pool is open in the following circumstances, without prior reservations:
- A staff member is present for the durationof time use and available to assist
- No reservations are scheduled
- Weather permitting
- Fire Pit usage does not conflict with other events happening on site
To reserve, please contact Holy at Gatewood Clubhouse via phone at 864-223-6450 or email holly.gunderson@gatewoodclub.com with your reservation request including date, time, member name, and responsible party.
Prior to your reservation, members will need to pick up the Fire Pit key & usage instructions during normal business hours. After use, please drop the key and instructions in the lockbox at Pool Shack.
RULES & SAFETY PROCEDURES:
- Absolutely no cooking of any kind permitted (including marshmallows) in order to prevent damage and debris on stones.
- Adirondack chairs are to remain at the Fire Pit and not to be moved to grass areas, deck, or pool deck.
- Additional standard-type chairs may be requested at the timeof reservation. Do not move pool furniture. Members may bring in additional seating (personally owned) if needed.
- No glass bottles or drinkware allowed.
- All trash must be removed or placed in the proper receptacles after use.
- Please read and follow all directions as instructed with the issue of key.
- Minors under the age of 18 will not be allowed to use the Fire Pit without an adult reservation and an adult present at all times.
- Do not put any paper, limbs, sticks, or any other types of debris in the fire pit.
- All members and employees who operate the fire pit will be required to sign a usage agreement form and understand that Fire Pit use is at theguest’s own risk. Gatewood Club POA assumes no responsibilitv.
- All member users or employees will be subject to fees in the event the key is lost or stolendue tonegligence. • No loud music or parties are allowed andquiet time is imposed after 10:00 PM.
- No fireworks of any kind are permitted.
Please read and adhere to the following instruction prior to Fire Pit use. TO OPERATE:
TO OPERATE:
- Remove cover and place safely to the side.
- Insert key into the shut-off valve and secure into the square end.
- Light butane lighter and hold it near the burner.
- Turn the key slowly counter-clockwise in the gas valve (until it stops) to allow gas flow and simultaneously apply the provided lighter flame as close to the end of the gas burner as possible to light the fire pit.
- Gas should ignite within 10 seconds or less. If the fire pit does not light within 10 seconds turn the key clockwise to OFF at the gas supply. Ensure nothing is blocking the top of the burner that would inhibit gas flow. Wait 5 minutes before trying again.
TO TURN FIRE PITOFF:
- Insert key into shut-off valve and secure into the square end.
- Turn the key clockwise until it stops.
- After cooling off, replace the cover.
- Place key, instructions, and lighter in the lockbox at the pool shack.