§ 26-5. Fire hazards.

(a)

Lots kept free from fire hazards. It shall be unlawful for any person to permit rubbish, refuse, or articles of combustible or inflammable nature judged by the fire department to be a fire hazard to accumulate or remain on a lot or premises for more than ten days after being notified in writing by a duly authorized town official to remove such accumulation. Each day of continued violation after these ten days shall be a separate offense.

(b)

Bonfires and other outdoor fires. No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or other fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained without a permit or other proper authorization. No permit shall be issued for the burning of refuse that is in violation of any state or local air quality open burning regulation.

(1)

No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or other outdoor fire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless:

a.

The location is not less than 50 feet from any structure and adequate provisions are made to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure or other property, or

b.

The fire is contained in an approved waste burner located safely not less than 15 feet from any structure.

(2)

Bonfires and other outdoor fires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until such fire is extinguished. Such person shall have a garden hose connected to the water supply, or other fire extinguishing equipment readily available for use.

(3)

The fire official may prohibit any or all bonfires and other outdoor fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.

(c)

Exceptions. The restrictions of the above sections, shall not apply to any fireplace, grill, hibachi or device manufactured or built especially for the cooking of food.

(Code 2001, § 11-5; Ord. No. 1984-3, §§ 11-4.1, 11-4.4, 2-14-1984)