For purposes of this Part, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:
Campfire–small outdoor fire intended for recreation or cooking, not including a fire intended for disposal of waste wood or refuse.
Outdoor furnaces–any equipment, device, appliance or apparatus, or any part thereof, which is installed, affixed or situated outdoors for the primary purpose of combustion of fuels to produce heat or energy used as a component of a heating system providing heat for any interior space or water source. An outdoor furnace may also be referred to as an outdoor boiler or outdoor wood-fired hydronic heater. The term “outdoor furnace” shall cover any furnace or boiler which utilizes fuels recommended by the manufacturer. This specifically would include wood, wood pellets, biomass pellets, corn products, coal and waste petroleum products.
Chimney–flue or flues that carries off exhaust from an outdoor furnace firebox or burn chamber.
EPA OWHH Phase 1 Program–EPA OWHH (Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heater Program) Phase 1 Program administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
EPA OWHH Phase 1 Program qualified model–an Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heater that has been EPA OWHH Phase 1 Program qualified. The model has met the EPA OWHH Phase I emission level and has the proper qualifying label and hangtag.
Existing outdoor furnace–an outside furnace that was purchased and installed prior to the effective date of this Part.
Natural wood–wood, which has not been painted, varnished or coated with a similar material, has not been pressure treated with preservatives and does not contain resins or glues as in plywood or other composite wood products.
Nuisance–conduct tending to cause danger, discomfort or undue annoyance or undue unpleasantness to persons.
New outdoor furnace–an outdoor furnace that is first installed, established or constructed after the effective date of this Part.
Refuse–any waste material except clean wood.
Wood furnace–a furnace, stove, boiler or similar device or any part thereof, designated for burning wood, but which is only used as a short-term heating source.
(Ord. 417, 3/10/2008, §2)