BURN BAN: The term "burn ban" as used under this chapter shall mean any non-exempt open burning, fire ignition or maintaining shall be prohibited between June 1st and October 20th of each year. A County burn ban does not apply to the exemptions listed under subsection 8-10-2 of this chapter.
FIRE PIT: The term "fire pit" as used under this chapter shall mean an excavation of approximately sixteen inches (16") in depth in the ground; surrounded with rocks, stones, bricks, or other non-flammable objects, that protrude at least six inches (6") above the undisturbed ground level; located in an area kept clear of trees, brush, and tall grasses; and with the excavated soil kept nearby, along with a shovel, for the purpose of fire suppression or extinguishment.
OPEN BURNING: The term "open burning" as used under this chapter shall mean igniting or maintaining a fire outside of an enclosed building, dwelling structure, or completely enclosed heating or cooking appliance, which shall be defined as any outdoor fire, including but not limited to campfires, warming fires, charcoal grill fires, fused explosives, out-of-season ground fireworks (e.g., "firecrackers" or "roman candles"), as defined by Idaho Code title 39 chapter 26 - Fireworks, any special or aerial fireworks (e.g., "bottle rockets") as defined by Idaho Code section 39-2602, firing of model rockets, exposure to flame of any flammable, inflammable, combustible, or explosive material or container (e.g., propane tanks, batteries, tires, or homemade explosives), shall not apply to charcoal grill fires at private residences, wild lands, trash and debris; but shall not apply to commercial fireworks as permitted by Idaho Code section 39-2605, shall not apply to in-season fireworks as permitted by Idaho Code section 39-2606, and shall not apply to permanent fire pits (as defined herein) or fire grates located on private property, developed picnic grounds, or campgrounds on public and private lands within the County.
UNATTENDED: The term "unattended" as used under this chapter shall mean the neglect of any outdoor fire by a lack of supervision, abandonment by the party responsible for igniting the fire, or failure to use reasonable and proper fire management precautions. Any failure to completely and fully extinguish all flames, embers, coals, sparks, or hot spots such that they cannot reignite shall be considered neglect and be "unattended" as defined herein.
UNCONTROLLED: The term "uncontrolled" as used under this chapter shall mean any outdoor fire that is out of control; which is not burning within the confines of cleared firebreaks; or that cannot be suppressed or extinguished with the resources or ordinary tools commonly available to the responsible party. The uncontrolled state of an outdoor fire may result from any intentional, negligent, or accidental circumstance. (Ord. 83, 1-28-2019)