The following words, terms, or phrases when used in this subchapter, shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
CAMPFIRE. A small outdoor fire intended for recreation or cooking; not including a fire intended for disposal of weeds, waste wood or refuse.
CLEAN WOOD. Natural wood which has not been painted, varnished, or coated with a similar material and has not been pressure treated with preservatives and does not contain resins or glues as in plywood or other composite wood products.
FIRE CHIEF. The Valencia County Fire Chief.
OPEN BURNING. The burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or chimney from an enclosed chamber.
OUTDOOR BURNING. Any open burning.
RECREATIONAL / BON FIRE. An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter, and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.
REFUSE. Any waste material except clean wood.
(Ord. 2014-01, passed 1-15-2014)