(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 from the Fire Chief. PROPER AUTHORIZATION, within the meaning of this subchapter, shall mean a written permit, oral permission or compliance with instructions or regulations of the Fire Chief which have been posted on the City 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 50 feet from any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure; or
(2) The fire is contained in a waste burner, of a type approved by the Fire Chief, located safely not less than 15 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 city.
(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 Chief may prohibit. The Fire Chief may prohibit any or all bonfires and outdoor rubbish fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
(Prior Code, § 1519.04) Penalty, see § 95.99