(A) This subchapter does not apply to vegetative debris burning related to forestry, wildlife and agricultural burns, as authorized by the State Forestry Commission.
(B) This subchapter is not meant to restrict open burning in the connection with the preparation of food for immediate consumption, or campfires and fires used solely for recreational purposes, ceremonial occasions or human warmth that are done in a safe manner.
(C) Fires set for the purpose of training public fire-fighting personnel when authorized by the appropriate governmental entity, and fires set by a private industry as a part of an organized program of drills for the training of fire-fighting training and the duration of the burning is held to the minimum required for such purposes. Prior approval by DHEC is required only for sites which are not established training sites.
(Ord. 92-01, passed 5-18-2010)