It is unlawful for any person to cause, allow or permit the escape of quantities of gases or particulate matter from any source whatsoever in a manner as to be detrimental to the public or to endanger the health, welfare or safety of the public, or in a manner as to cause injury or damage to property or business. The escape of the matter is declared to be a public nuisance and may be ordered abated by the enforcement official.
(1999 Code, § 52.06) Penalty, see § 10.99