(A) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, 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 village’s Fire Department or other person authorized by the Fire Chief.
OUTDOOR WOOD-FIRED FURNACE. A wood-fired furnace, stove, or boiler that is not located within a building intended for habitation by humans or domestic animals.
REFUSE. Any waste material except clean wood.
(B) Materials that may not be burned. The village shall not issue a permit for burning any of the following materials without air pollution control devices and a written copy of an approval by the Department of Natural Resources:
(1) Rubbish or garbage including, but not limited to, food wastes, food wraps, packaging, animal carcasses, paint or painted materials, furniture, composite shingles, construction or demolition debris, or other household or business wastes;
(2) Waste oil or other oily wastes, except used oil burned in a heating device for energy recovery subject to the restrictions in Wis. Adm. Code DNR 590;
(3) Asphalt and products containing asphalt;
(4) Treated or painted wood including, but not limited to, plywood, composite wood products, or other wood products that are painted, varnished, or treated with preservatives;
(5) Any plastic material including, but not limited to, nylon, PVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabrics, plastic films, and plastic containers;
(6) Rubber, including tires and synthetic rubber-like products; and
(7) Newspaper, corrugated cardboard, container board, office paper, and other materials that shall be recycled in accordance with §§ 50.29.
(C) Outdoor wood-fired furnaces. No person shall install, use, or maintain an outdoor wood-fired furnace within the village. Further, no previously existing outdoor wood-fired furnace shall be used during periods when either the Fire Chief or the state’s Department of Natural Resources has issued a burning ban applicable to the area. Note, previously existing outdoor wood-fired furnaces shall be subject to §§ 155.048.
(D) Right of entry and inspection. The Fire Chief or any authorized officer, agent, employee, or representative of the village who presents credentials may inspect any property for the purpose of ascertaining compliance with the provisions of this section. Note, if the owner or occupant of the premises denies access to the property for this purpose, a special inspection warrant may be obtained in accordance with Wis. Stats. §§ 66.122 and 66.123.
(E) Enforcement. The Fire Chief, Zoning Administrator, and Building Inspector are authorized to enforce the provisions of this section.
(F) Liability. In addition to any other penalty imposed by this code, any person violating this section shall be responsible for all fire suppression costs and any other liability resulting from damage caused by the fire.
(Prior Code, § 9.121) (Ord. 206, passed - -) Penalty, see § 130.999