Open burning which takes place in a portable outdoor fireplace is allowed, provided the following conditions are met.
(A) Instructions. The portable outdoor fireplace shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
(B) Distance. The fire must be in an approved container located not less than 15 feet from any structure.
(C) Adult supervision. The fire must be attended by an adult at all times. Fires must be extinguished before the adult attending the fire leaves the area.
(D) Approved devices. All recreational fires must be confined within an approved container, or other listed appliance approved for the purpose of burning materials.
(E) Suppression. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating, or other approved on-site extinguishing equipment (such as dirt, sand, water barrels, garden hoses, or water trucks) shall be available for immediate use.
(F) Approved fuel.
(1) Except for such kindling or igniting materials as are necessary to ignite the fire, the fire shall be fueled only by clean, dry, seasoned firewood, commercially-available firewood substitutes, or other commercially-available solid fuels designed to be used in outdoor fireplaces without producing excessive smoke.
(2) All fuel must be approved for use by the manufacturer of the portable outdoor fireplace.
(G) Prohibited fuel. The following materials may not be used as kindling, fuel for fires, or otherwise burned: tires; rubber; oil; plastic; chemicals; landscape waste; green wood; leaves; grass; flammables; or hazardous substances.
(H) Prohibited locations. No fire may occur upon any right-of-way, highway, or street.
(I) Nuisance fires. Nothing herein authorizes any person to maintain a fire which constitutes a nuisance under these provisions.
(Ord. 6-5-1.1, passed 8-11-2014) Penalty, see § 93.99