(A) The outdoor wood furnace shall have a permanently attached stack with a minimum stack height of 15 feet above the ground that also extends at least two feet above the highest peak of any residence not served by the outdoor wood furnace located less than 200 feet from the outdoor wood furnace.
(B) Fuel burned in the outdoor wood furnace shall be only clean wood, wood pellets made from clean wood or other listed fuels specifically permitted by the manufacturer’s instructions such as fuel oil, natural gas or propane backup.
(C) The following items are strictly prohibited in outdoor wood furnaces:
(1) Any material not listed in division (B) above;
(2) 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;
(3) Rubbish or garbage, including but not limited to food wastes, food packaging or food wraps;
(4) Any plastic materials including but not limited to nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabrics, plastic films and plastic containers;
(5) Rubber, including tires or other synthetic rubber-like products;
(6) Newspaper, cardboard or any paper with ink or dye products; and
(7) Any other items not specifically allowed by the manufacturer or this division (C).
(D) Outdoor wood furnaces installed must comply with the following provisions:
(1) Must be an Environmental Protection Agency Phase 2 qualified system;
(2) The outdoor wood furnace 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;
(3) The outdoor wood furnace shall be located at least 50 feet from the nearest property line; and
(4) The outdoor wood furnace shall be located on the property in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or testing and listing requirements for clearance to combustible materials.
(Ord. 160, passed 4-21-2022)