§ 54-113. Exceptions to outdoor burning restrictions.

Restrictions on outdoor burning do not apply to the following:

(a)

Grilling or cooking using charcoal, wood, propane or natural gas.

(b)

Burning in a stove, furnace, fireplace or other heating device within a building used for human or animal habitation. Garbage is not allowed to be burned.

(c)

For single-family residential attached or detached dwellings, burning clean wood in a chimenea, fire bowl, or other similar device or outdoor fireplace. Garbage is not allowed to be burned.

(d)

The use of propane, acetylene, natural gas, gasoline or kerosene in a device intended for heating, construction, or maintenance activities (asphalt kettles, road flares, smudge pots, etc.).

(e)

Incinerators installed in accordance with all state and local codes.

(f)

Fire department practice burns that comply with all state and local codes.

(g)

The retirement of flags by burning in accordance with recognized practices. Section 54-113(f) is restricted in a medical burn ban as identified in section 54-114(i).

(Ord. of 2-27-07; Amd. of 2-24-09; Amd. of 2-23-16; Amd. of 2-27-18)