CHAPTER 1162
Outdoor Wood Furnaces
1162.01    Definitions.
1162.02    Regulations for outdoor wood furnaces.
1162.03    Substantive requirements.
1162.04    Appeals.
1162.05    Violations and penalties.
1162.01 DEFINITIONS.
   (a)   Outdoor Wood Furnace: Any equipment, device, appliance or apparatus, or any part thereof, which is installed, affixed or situated outdoors for the primary purpose of combustion of fuel to produce heat or energy used as a component of a heating system providing heat for any interior space or water source. An Outdoor Wood Furnace may also be referred to as an Outdoor Wood Boiler or Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heater.
   (b)   Chimney: Flue or flues that carries off exhaust from an Outdoor Wood Furnace firebox or burn chamber.
   (c)   EPA OWHH Phase 1 Program: EPA OWHH (Outdoor Wood-fired Hydronic Heater Program) Phase 1 Program administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
   (d)   EPA OWHH Phase 1 Program Qualified Model: An Outdoor Wood Furnace that has been EPA OWHH Phase 1 Program qualified. The model has met the EPA OWHH Phase 1 emission level and has the proper qualifying label and hangtag.
   (e)   Existing Outdoor Wood Furnace: An Outdoor Wood Furnace that was purchased and installed prior to the effective date of this chapter.
   (f)   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.
   (g)   New Outdoor Wood Furnace: An Outdoor Wood Furnace that is first installed, established or constructed after the effective date of this chapter.
(Ord. 2176-08. Passed 2-23-09.)
1162.02 REGULATIONS FOR OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES.
   (a)   Any Outdoor Wood Furnace installed and operated within the Village must be an EPA OWHH Phase 1 Program Qualified Model as defined in Section 1162.01(d) hereof.
   (b)   No person shall, from the effective date of this chapter, construct, install, establish, operate or maintain an Outdoor Wood Furnace other than in compliance with the applicable sections of this chapter.
   (c)   No person shall, from the effective date of this chapter operate an Outdoor Wood Furnace unless such operation conforms with the manufacturer's instructions regarding such operation and the requirements of this chapter.
   (d)   All new Outdoor Wood Furnaces shall be constructed, established, installed, operated and maintained in conformance with the manufacturer's instructions and the requirements of this chapter. In the event of a conflict, the requirements of this chapter shall apply unless the manufacturer's instructions are stricter, in which case the manufacturer's instructions shall apply.
   (e)   No Outdoor Wood Furnace may be installed and/or operated until a permit has been issued by the Village's Zoning Inspector. The owner of the property seeking to install an Outdoor Wood Furnace must fill out an application, present a site plan of the property showing the proposed location where the Outdoor Wood Furnace is to be installed, and pay the permit fee set forth in Section 1113.05(a) for "other structures". The owner of any new Outdoor Wood Furnace shall produce the manufacturer's owner's manual or installation instructions to the Zoning Inspector to review prior to installation.
   (f)   All Outdoor Wood Furnaces shall be laboratory tested and listed to appropriate safety standards such as UL, ANSI or other applicable safety standards.
   (g)   The use of an Outdoor Wood Furnace remains subject to the requirements of Chapter 1161 of the Village's Zoning Code.
(Ord. 2176-08. Passed 2-23-09.)
1162.03 SUBSTANTIVE REQUIREMENTS.
   Outdoor Wood Furnaces shall be constructed, established, installed, operated and maintained pursuant to the following conditions:
   (a)   Fuel burned in any new or existing Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be only natural untreated wood, wood pellets, corn products, biomass pellets or other listed fuels specifically permitted by the manufacturer's instructions such as fuel oil, natural gas or propane backup.
   (b)   The following fuels are strictly prohibited in new or existing Outdoor Wood Furnaces:
      (1)   Wood that has been painted, varnished or coated with similar material and/or has been pressure treated with preservatives and contains resins or glues as in plywood or other composite wood products.
      (2)   Rubbish or garbage, including but not limited to food wastes, food packaging, food wraps.
      (3)   Any plastic materials including but not limited to nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabrics, plastic films and plastic containers.
      (4)   Rubber including tires or other synthetic rubber-like products.
      (5)   Newspaper, cardboard, or any paper with ink or dye products.
      (6)   Any other items not specifically allowed by the manufacturer or this provision.
   (c)   Location and Setback Requirements.
      (1)   An Outdoor Wood Furnace may only be installed in the back yard of the lot for the structure being serviced. Outdoor Wood Furnaces shall not be permitted in a side yard or a front yard.
      (2)   An Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be installed on a solid base, such as a concrete pad or similar material, with a depth of at least four inches (4").
      (3)   The Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be located at least fifteen feet (15') from the property line.
      (4)   The Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be located on the property in compliance with manufacturer's recommendations and or testing and listing requirements for clearance to combustible materials.
   (d)   Chimney Height.
      (1)   The chimney of any Outdoor Wood Furnace shall be at least ten feet (10') high. In the event the chimney is within twenty-five feet (25') of any residence or other occupied structure that is not served by the Outdoor Wood Furnace, then the chimney shall be at least twelve feet (12') high.
   (e)   Outdoor Wood Furnaces may only be operated during October through March.
      (Ord. 2176-08. Passed 2-23-09.)
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