§ 11-5-103. License.

   (a)   Generally required. Except as otherwise provided in this title, a person may not cause or allow an open fire without a license.

   (b)   Issuance. The Health Department shall issue a license allowing an open fire if the Health Officer makes written findings that:

      (1)   the material to be burned originated on the premises on which it is to be burned;

      (2)   there is no practical alternate method for the disposal of the material to be burned or to conduct the desired activity;

      (3)   the fire will not create a hazardous condition of air pollution or nuisance;

      (4)   there will be no burning within 500 yards of an occupied structure or a heavily traveled public road, except that the Health Officer may recommend that a license be issued for disposal by burning by a method acceptable to the Health Officer if this distance limitation cannot be met;

      (5)   fire control laws or regulations will not be violated; and

      (6)   other conditions to minimize the creation of smoke, prevent nuisances and air pollution, and to protect the public health, safety, comfort, and property of any person will be met.

(1985 Code, Art. 14, §§ 7-201, 7-202) (Bill No. 70-92)