For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
APPROVED BURNING DEVICE. A properly installed and maintained incinerator displaying an American Gas Association or similar rating organization seal of approval stating that the device met such organization’s requirements for smokeless-odorless operation at the date of manufacture. The absence of a seal of approval shall be prima facie evidence that such incinerator is not an APPROVED BURNING DEVICE.
CLOSED. A container having a top of solid metal, or with perforations or spaces therein not exceeding one inch in diameter in any one of said spaces and the spaces to be at least one-quarter inch apart. Said top shall be in place while burning.
FIRE CHIEF. The Chief of the Sparta Fire Department.
PERSON. Any individual, corporation, partnership, association or any officer, employee or agent of the foregoing.
RESPONSIBLE PERSON. Any individual, firm, corporation, association, partnership, commercial entity, consortium, joint venture, government entity or any other legal entity, that violates any provision of this subchapter or is an owner, tenant, occupant or is otherwise in control of the premises or property on which the violation of this subchapter occurred.
WASTE FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. Any waste or discarded substance that will burn, including, but not limited to, refuse, debris, waste forest material, brush, stumps, logs, rubbish, fallen timber, grass, stubble, leaves, fallow land, crops, garbage or crop residue.
(Prior Code, § 81.002) (Ord. 125, effective 10-13-1979; Ord. 96-1, effective 5-9-1996; Ord. 00-1, passed 1-13-2000)