(A) Waste accumulation prohibited. Combustible waste material creating a fire hazard shall not be allowed to accumulate in buildings or structures, or upon premises.
(B) Waste material. Accumulations of wastepaper, wood, hay, straw, weeds, litter, or combustible or flammable waste or rubbish of any type shall not be permitted to remain on a roof or in any court, yard, vacant lot, alley, parking lot, open space, or beneath a grandstand, bleacher, pier, wharf, manufactured home, recreational vehicle, or other similar structure.
(C) Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines, or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
(D) Removal of combustibles.
(1) Persons owning or in charge, or control, of a vacant building, or portion thereof, shall remove therefrom all accumulations of combustible materials, and flammable or combustible waste or rubbish, and shall securely lock or otherwise secure doors, windows, and other openings to prevent entry by unauthorized persons. The premises shall be maintained clear of waste or hazardous materials.
(2) Exceptions are as follows.
(a) Buildings, or portions of buildings, undergoing additions, alterations, repairs, or change of occupancy in accordance with the International Building Code, where waste is controlled and removed as required.
(b) Seasonally occupied buildings.
(E) Outside storage.
(1) Outside storage of combustible materials shall not be located within ten feet (3,048 millimeters) of a lot line.
(2) Exceptions are as follows.
(a) The separation distance is allowed to be reduced to three feet (914 millimeters) for storage not exceeding six feet (1,829 millimeters) in height.
(b) The separation distance is allowed to be reduced where the Fire Code Official determines that no hazard to the adjoining property exists.
(“Combustible Waste Material” document)