(a) Generally; at site of work project. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained without authorization by the Fire Chief. During construction or demolition of buildings or structures no waste materials or rubbish shall be disposed of by burning on the premises or in the immediate vicinity without having obtained a permit or other proper authorization. Proper "authorization", within the meaning of this article, shall mean a written permit; oral permission; or compliance with instructions of regulations of the Fire Committee of Council which have been posted on the Town Hall bulletin board and placed on file in the office of the City recorder.
(b) Location restricted. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or rubbish fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless (1) the location is not less than fifty feet from any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent fire from spreading to within fifty feet of any structure, or (2) the fire is contained in a waste burner, of a type approved by the Fire Committee of the Council, located safely not less than fifteen feet from any structure; provided, that no bonfire or rubbish fire shall be kindled or maintained on any part of the streets, sidewalks, public squares or other public places in the Town.
(c) Attendance of open fires. Bonfires and rubbish fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until such fire is extinguished. This person shall have a garden hose connected to the water supply, or other fire extinguishing equipment readily available for use.
(d) Fire Committee may prohibit. The Fire Committee may prohibit any or all bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.