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No person shall cause a blast to occur within the city without making application in writing beforehand, setting forth the exact nature of the intended operation, and receiving a permit to blast from the city. The city, before granting such permit may require the applicant to provide a bond to indemnify the city and all other persons against injury or damages which might result from the proposed blasting.
(1992 Code, § 93.20) Penalty, see § 92.99
(A) All flammable or combustible materials shall be arranged and stored in a manner which affords reasonable safety against the danger of fire.
(B) Waste paper, ashes, oil rags, waste rags, excelsior or any material of a similar hazardous nature shall not be accumulated in any cellar or any other portion of any building of any kind. Proper fireproof receptacles shall be provided for such hazardous materials.
(C) No matter shall be stored or arranged in a manner which impedes or prevents access to or exit from any premises in case of fire.
(1992 Code, § 93.21) Penalty, see § 92.99
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACES
For purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CHIMNEY. Flue or flues that carries off exhaust from an outdoor wood furnace firebox or burn chamber.
EPA OWHH PHASE 1 PROGRAM. EPA OWHH (outdoor wood fired hydronic heater program) Phase 1 program administered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
EPA OWHH PHASE 1 PROGRAM QUALIFIED MODEL. An outdoor wood fired hydronic heater that has been EPA OWHH Phase 1 program qualified. The model has met the EPA OWHH Phase 1 emission level and has the proper qualifying label and hang tag.
EXISTING OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. An outdoor wood furnace that was purchased and installed prior to the effective date of this subchapter.
NATURAL WOOD. Wood, which has not been painted, varnished or coated with a similar material, has not been pressure treated with preservatives and does not contain resins of glue as in plywood or other composite wood products.
NEW OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. An outdoor wood furnace was first installed, established or constructed after the effective date of this subchapter.
OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE. Any equipment, device, appliance or apparatus, or any part thereof, which is installed, affixed or situated outdoors of the primary purpose of combustion of fuel to produce heat or energy used as a component of a heating system provided for any interior space or water source. An OUTDOOR WOOD FURNACE may also be referred to as an outdoor wood boiler or outdoor wood fired hydronic heater.
(1992 Code, § 93.50) (Ord. 17-2009, passed 11-17-2009)
(A) No person shall, from the effective date of this subchapter, construct, install, establish, operate or maintain an outdoor wood furnace other than in compliance with the applicable sections of this subchapter.
(B) No person shall, from the effective date of this subchapter operate an outdoor wood furnace unless such operation conforms with the manufacturer’s instructions regarding such operation and the requirements of this subchapter regarding fuels that may be burned in an outdoor furnace as set forth in § 92.37(A) and (B) and chimney height as set for in § 92.37(D) and whatever regulations required by the state and federal environmental protection agencies or other state and/or federal regulations.
(C) All new outdoor wood furnaces shall be constructed, established, installed, operated and maintained in conformance with the manufacturer’s instructions and the requirements of this subchapter. In the event of a conflict, the requirements of this subchapter shall apply unless the manufacturer’s instructions are stricter, in which case the manufacturer’s instructions shall apply.
(D) The owner of any outdoor wood furnace shall produce the manufacturer’s owners manual or installation instructions to the city’s Code Enforcement Officer, Zoning Administrator, police officer or any other city official designated to enforce this subchapter by the Mayor, to review prior to installation.
(E) All new outdoor wood furnaces shall be laboratory tested and listed to appropriate safety standards such as UL, CCAA/CSA, ANSI or other applicable safety standards.
(F) If an existing outdoor wood furnace is, through the course of a proper investigation by the city, creating a verifiable nuisance, as defined by this subchapter, or any other ordinance defining nuisance within the city or any state law definition of a nuisance, the following steps may be taken by the city:
(1) Modifications made to the unit to eliminate the nuisance such as extending the chimney, or relocating the outdoor wood furnace or both; and
(2) Cease and desist operating the unit until reasonable steps can be taken to insure that the outdoor wood furnace will not be a nuisance.
(1992 Code, § 93.51) (Ord. 17-2009, passed 11-17-2009) Penalty, see § 92.99
Outdoor wood furnaces shall be constructed, established, installed, operated and maintained pursuant to the following conditions.
(A) Fuel burned in any new or existing outdoor wood furnace shall only be natural untreated wood, wood pellets, corn products, biomass pellets or other listed fuel specifically permitted by the manufacturer’s instructions such as fuel oil, natural gas or propane backup.
(B) The following fuels are strictly prohibited in new or existing outdoor wood furnaces:
(1) 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;
(2) Rubbish or garbage, including, but not limited to, food waste, food packaging, food wraps;
(3) Any plastic materials including but not limited to nylon, PVC, ABS polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabric, plastic films and plastic containers;
(4) Rubber including tires, and other synthetic rubber-like products;
(5) Newspaper, cardboard or any paper with ink or dye products; and
(6) Any other items not specifically allowed by the manufacturer or these provisions.
(C) Setbacks for any new outdoor wood furnace.
(1) The outdoor wood furnace shall be located at least 25 feet from the property line.
(2) The outdoor wood furnace shall be located on the property and in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and/or testing or listing requirements for clearance to combustible materials.
(3) The outdoor wood furnace shall be located at least 100 feet from any residence that is not served by the outdoor wood furnace.
(D) Chimney heights for new and existing outdoor wood furnaces.
(1) The chimney of any new outdoor wood furnace shall extend at least two feet above the peak of any residence not served by the outdoor wood furnace located within 300 feet of such outdoor wood furnace.
(2) If there is an existing outdoor wood furnace already installed and there is new construction of a residence not served by the outdoor wood furnace within 300 feet of such outdoor wood furnace then the owner of such outdoor wood furnace shall conform to the stack height requirements of this regulation within 30 days of the date such construction is complete or upon written notice from the city, whichever is sooner.
(1992 Code, § 93.52) (Ord. 17-2009, passed 11-17-2009) Penalty, see § 92.99