The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, shall have the following meanings respectively ascribed to them:
BURNING – the igniting of any material to cause flame, smoke, embers, hot ash or residue, in combination or individually.
BURN CONTAINER – a container used for the purpose of burning materials as authorized herein, constructed of masonry, metal or other non-combustible rigid material, containing a bottom, sides and a cover as herein defined. Burn Containers shall not be allowed to deteriorate to the point where they contain holes or missing surface in the structure. Outdoor fireplaces or incinerators shall be considered as Burn Containers for the purpose of this Part.
If metal drums are being used, they shall not have contained toxic or flammable or other regulated materials. They shall be free from holes in the sides and/or bottom, except that they may contain drain or vent holes in the bottom of the drum no larger than 2 square inches each.
Exception: Portable outdoor grills, fired by propane or charcoal, and designed for food preparation, are excluded from the provisions of this Part.
BURN CONTAINER COVER – a metal, or other comparable material, screen with openings not more than 1/2 square inch which covers the entire open area above the Burn Container opening. Such screen shall be maintained in good order as to prevent large particles from escaping the Burn Container during operation. The cover shall not be allowed to deteriorate to any point whereby it loses its maximum efficiency.
BURNABLE MATERIALS - include the following:
CARDBOARD & CHIPBOARD – cardboard & chipboard boxes, sheets, packing materials, etc. Excluded and not permitted to be burned are materials used to absorb all oil or other noxious or toxic materials, or cardboard or chipboard in combination with any other Non-Burnable Materials.
PAPER – newsprint, wrapping paper, paper products or sheet paper items. Paper used to absorb oils or other noxious or toxic materials, plastic coated paper, paper attached to other Non-Burnable Materials, or any paper product that is wet shall not be included as Burnable Material, and are hereby prohibited from burning.
WOOD – unpainted wood or wood product. Excluded and not permitted to be burned are: wood that has been chemically treated to prevent rot or moisture damage, or other similar treatment; wood products that have a high glue content, such as Flakeboard or Composition Board; and wood products in combination with any Non-Burnable Materials.
YARD DEBRIS – dry leaves, twigs, shrub trimmings, small branches and similar dry vegetation.
NON-BURNABLE MATERIALS – all materials not included as Burnable Materials, including but not limited to:
Plastic, rubber, oils, asbestos, composition boards, shingles, felt paper, canvas, fiber glass, vinyl, or any similar materials, or any combination of the above with any other materials.
Human or animal waste, sanitary napkins, diapers, food solids, oil filters, or any other materials individually or in combination, that emit smoke, or acrid, obnoxious or toxic odors.
Grasses, green twigs or leaves.
The above is a partial list of those items and materials prohibited under the guidelines of this Part. Any other materials that do not comply fully with the intent of this Part, or otherwise create a nuisance to people or animals are strictly prohibited.
PERSON – any individual, partnership, association, syndicate, company, firm, trust, corporation, or other entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties, including any governmental agency.
(Ord. 609, 12/8/2014)