(A) No person, firm, corporation, or agent thereof may kindle or maintain any open fire, except an outdoor cooking fire of appropriate size, or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained without first notifying the Fire Chief or his designee. During the construction or demolition of buildings or other structures no waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without first notifying the Fire Chief or his designees.
(B) In addition to division (A) above, no person, firm, corporation, or agent thereof may kindle or maintain any open fire, or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained unless the location is not less than 50 feet from any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent fire from spreading closer than 50 feet to any structure, or the fire is contained in an adequate and approved waste burner located safely not less than 25 feet from any structure.
(C) Open fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person not less than 18 years of age. A garden hose connected to a water supply or other fire extinguishment equipment must be readily available for use within ten feet of the open fire.
(D) The Fire Chief or his designees may prohibit any or all open fires when natural conditions, the materials being burned, or local circumstances make such fires potentially hazardous or harmful.
(Ord. 1193-1982, passed 5-11-82) Penalty, see § 92.99