§ 30-44. Burning restrictions.

(a)

The fire marshal may prohibit any or all outdoor fires when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.

(b)

No burning is permitted on Saturdays, Sundays, nights, and/or holidays. Recognized holidays are: Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and the 4th of July. (Exception: Only leaves may be burned on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.)

(c)

No burning is permitted when prevailing winds are in the direction of populated areas.

(d)

No burning is permitted when there is fog, rain, or cloud bases that are diffused, or ill defined, or for at least one day following the passage of a cold front.

(e)

No burning is permitted during an air pollution episode, such as an air pollution alert/warning/emergency declared by proper authorities. (Note: An air pollution episode occurs when the air contaminate concentration in an area is great enough to cause danger to public health.)

(94-RC-007, § 3, 1-6-94)