A. Open Burning Prohibited: No person shall cause or allow the burning of refuse, leaves, grass or brush, and all other materials prohibited by the Environmental Protection Act of the State of Illinois or by a rule or regulation of the Pollution Control Board of the State is hereby prohibited. (1979 Code § 9-3-1; amd. 2017 Code)
B. Recreational Fires: No person shall cause or allow the burning of wood in an open fire outside of an incinerator, except as provided herein. Recreational burning of wood shall be allowed where contained in a fire safe vessel or pit not exceeding thirty inches (30") in diameter. All recreational fires shall be extinguished by twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight. Any fires permitted under this section shall be supervised by an adult at all times. No fire shall be built or lit so close to any building or other structure so as to endanger such building or structure, or on any public street or sidewalk pavement. The police department is authorized to prohibit, stop, cause or order any fire be extinguished if the fire does not comply with the provisions of this section or if the Police Department determines that due to the size, location, wind or other atmospheric conditions, it poses a threat to the safety of persons or property. (1979 Code § 9-3-4)