It shall be lawful to operate any open flame device or manufactured fire pit without a permit, but all such use and operation shall be in compliance with section 307 of the 2015 International Fire Code, entitled open burning, as adopted in section 8-1-1 of this chapter, and the following regulations:
(A) Fuels: Fuel for any fire shall consist of seasoned, dry firewood only. No other gas or items, such as grass, leaves, branches, tree limbs or other yard or construction waste shall be used as fuel for any fire.
(B) Smoke Nuisance: The smoke generated by any fire shall not be a nuisance to any adjacent property, and any fire that produces smoke that is reasonably objectionable to any adjacent property due to the size of the fire or atmospheric or wind conditions is prohibited. In the event that a resident complains to the Police or Fire Departments of the Village, the official in charge shall make the determination if any fire or its smoke is offensive, and upon determining that any such fire is offensive, the fire shall be extinguished by the owner or operator of the fire pit or grill.
(C) Location Of Grills: All grill fires must be in an approved container, designed for that purpose, and so long as they or their use otherwise comply with this chapter.
(D) Location Of Fire Pits: All fire pit fires must be in an approved container, designed and manufactured for that purpose, and must not be located less than ten feet (10') from any combustible structure or materials (i.e., houses, garages, decks, woodpiles, etc.) or combustible ground cover. Fire pits shall be allowed on concrete or masonry patios so long as they or their use otherwise comply with this chapter. Fire pits shall not be used on any combustible surface or any balcony.
(E) Adult Monitoring: Any controlled fire must be monitored constantly by an adult until extinguished. No individual under age eighteen (18) shall be allowed to ignite, monitor, or extinguish any controlled fire.
(F) Fire Extinguisher: An operable fire extinguisher (minimum 4-A rating) or other means to extinguish a fire (i.e., a charged garden hose) must be maintained at all times and be immediately available near the place of the fire pit.
(G) Metal Covers/Lids: All pits or other devices designed for a controlled fire, shall include a metal cover or lid that must be available at all times during any controlled fire and shall be used to cover or close the device when not in use.
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of the 2015 International Fire Code and this section, the provisions of this section shall govern and control. (Ord. 2017-16, 10-5-2017)