For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
CLEAN WOOD. Natural 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 or glues as in plywood or other composite wood products.
FIRE CHIEF. The Chief of the Medford Area Fire Department or other person authorized by the Fire Chief.
OPEN BURNING. A burn that is larger than 3 feet in diameter and the fire extends beyond 2 feet in height. OPEN BURNING excludes recreational burning, and includes, but is not limited to:
(1) Bonfires.
(2) The burning of leaves, weeds, brush, stumps, clean wood, trees, and other vegetative debris.
OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRE FURNACE. A wood-fired furnace, stove or boiler that is not located within a building intended for habitation by humans or domestic animals.
POSTCONSUMER WASTE. Solid waste other than solid waste generated in the production of goods, hazardous waste, as defined in Wisconsin Statutes § 291.01(7), waste from construction and demolition of structures, scrap automobiles, or high-volume industrial waste, as defined in Wisconsin Statutes § 289.01(17).
RECREATIONAL FIRE. All recreational fires shall not have a diameter larger than 3 feet nor may the fire extend more than 2 feet in height above the campfire or fire pit for continuous burning. All fire pits shall be surrounded on the outside, above ground, by a noncombustible material such as concrete block, rock or metal. A portable device shall be placed upon a noncombustible surface. A RECREATIONAL FIRE includes, but is not limited to:
(1) CAMPFIRE. A small outdoor fire intended for recreation or recreational cooking not including a fire intended for disposal of waste wood or refuse.
(2) FIRE PIT. Includes both a below-ground pit and a portable device intended to contain and control outdoor wood fires.
REFUSE. Any waste material except wood.
(Ord. 1062, passed 8-3-21)