All permits required under any provisions of this subchapter, shall be issued in accordance with § 105 of the International Fire Code adopted by the borough with the following provisions.
(A) A fire prevention “operational” permit shall be obtained from the Borough Manager a minimum of 48 hours prior to burning. The applicant shall provide name, address, phone number, the purpose for the permit and attach a drawing of the proposed burning site.
(B) Permits to burn the first full weekend of the month may be obtained for a single month or for an entire calendar year. Other operational permits must be obtained for each special event (i.e., bonfires, campfires and cookouts).
(C) Before the permit is issued, an inspection may be made by the AHJ to assure that the use of the permit complies with the provisions of the subchapter and the International Fire Code.
(D) Any permit issued may be revoked for the protection of life or property or to prevent or abate the nuisances caused by such burning. (A NUISANCE would be defined as ash fallout or smoke accumulation in the area of residential occupancies, or uncontrolled or unsupervised burning.)
(E) If a person starts a fire without a permit or if a permit holder fails to comply with any term or condition of the permit, and as a result of that failure the Fire Department is required to suppress a fire, the person or permit holder is liable for the cost of fire suppression and subject to fines and costs upon conviction in district court.
(F) Permit fees will be set from time to time by a duly adopted resolution of the Borough Council.
(Ord. 8-2008, passed 5-12-2008) Penalty, see § 93.99