For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
OPEN FIRE or OPEN BURNING. A fire burning in matter, whether concentrated or disbursed, which is not contained within a fully-enclosed firebox, structure or vehicle and from which the products of combustion are admitted directly to the open atmosphere without passing through a stack, duct or chimney.
RECREATIONAL FIRE OR CAMPFIRE. A fire set for cooking, warming, or ceremonial purposes which is not more than 3 feet in diameter by 3 feet high and has had the ground 5 feet from the base of the fire cleared of all combustible material.
SNOW COVERED. The ground has a continuous, unbroken cover of snow, to a depth of 3 inches or more, surrounding the immediate area of the fire sufficient to keep the fire from spreading.
(Prior Code, § 30-81)