Notwithstanding § 94.04 of this chapter, structures and other materials may be burned for fire prevention training only in accordance with all of the following provisions:
(A) The burn must be exclusively for fire prevention training. The burning shall not be used as a means to dispose of waste material including tires and other hazardous materials.
(B) Any standing structure that will be used in a fire suppression training must be inspected by a licensed asbestos inspector if necessary. A notification of this inspection must be submitted to the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, Air Quality Division at least 10 business days prior to burning a standing structure. The notification must be submitted using Form EQP 5661 "Notification of Intent to Renovate/Demolish."
(C) All asbestos must be removed prior to conducting the fire suppression training. If the structure is a residential dwelling, the owner may remove the asbestos or have it removed by a licensed abatement contractor. If it is a commercial building, all asbestos must be removed by a licensed abatement contractor.
(D) All ash shall be disposed of in an approved landfill or at an alternate location approved by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality.
(E) Asphalt shingles and asphalt or plastic siding shall be removed prior to the practice burn unless the Fire Chief determines that they are necessary for the fire practice.
(F) At least 5 calendar days before a planned practice burn, residents within 500 feet of the proposed burn shall be notified.
(G All fire suppression training should conform to the guidelines established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions (NFPA 1403).
(Ord.16.02, passed 1-8-2008)