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)