(A) All solid fuel burning appliances classified by the EPA as a clean burning appliance may be operated during an air quality alert.
(B) A three hour burn down period shall be allowed for solid fuel heating appliances or fireplaces whose operation was commenced prior to the air quality alert.
(C) The county may grant exemptions from this subchapter if it is determined that:
(1) A solid fuel heating appliance is the sole source of heat for the structure in which is situated; or
(2) Using alternative heating would cause an unreasonable economic hardship.
(D) Any building constructed after the effective date of this subchapter shall not be eligible for an exemption under divisions (C)(1) and (C)(2) above.
(Ord. 2012-6-25, passed 6-25-2012)