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Chapter 1 - Fire Department#
7-1-1 - Department Created.#
There is hereby created the Kaysville City Fire Department. The Fire Department was created in 1911.
(Ord. 20-05-04, 5/21/2020)
7-1-2 - Fire Chief.#
There is hereby created the position of Fire Chief who shall be the Fire Department supervisor.
(Ord. 20-05-04, 5/21/2020)
Chapter 2 - Fire Fighting#
7-2-1 - Driving over Fire Hose.#
No person shall drive any vehicle over fire hose except upon specific orders from the Chief or other fire officer in charge where the hose is used.
7-2-2 - Following Apparatus.#
No unauthorized person with any vehicle shall follow within six hundred feet (600') of any apparatus belonging to the Fire Department, nor park any vehicle within three hundred feet (300') of a fire.
7-2-3 - False Alarms.#
No person shall maliciously turn in or cause to be turned in a false alarm.
Chapter 3 - Cost Recovery#
7-3-1 - Purpose.#
This Chapter shall provide procedures for recovering costs incurred by the City or other local governmental agencies for assistance rendered in responding to hazardous materials emergencies, aggravated fire emergencies and aggravated emergency medical responses.
7-3-2 - Definitions.#
As used in this Chapter:
Aggravated Fire Emergency means: a.
A fire caused by the owner or occupier of property or a structure, which presents a threat to public safety and requires action to mitigate the threat, and the fire is caused or contributed to by the failure to comply with an order from any State, County, or local agency, department or official; or occurs as a result of a deliberate act or in violation of State law or the ordinances or regulations of the City or other local agency; or
b.
A fire that constitutes arson or reckless burning as defined by the Utah Code; or
c.
An alarm that results in a City or other fire unit being dispatched, and the person transmitting, or causing the transmission of the alarm, knew or should have known at the time of said transmission that no fire or fire related emergency exists.
Aggravated Medical Emergency means an alarm that results in a City or other fire unit or emergency medical unit being dispatched, and the person transmitting, or causing the transmission of the alarm, knew or should have known at the time of said transmission that there was no reasonable grounds for believing that a medical emergency exists.
Expenses means the actual costs of City or other local government and volunteer personnel, including worker's compensation benefits, fringe benefits, administrative overhead, costs of equipment, cost of equipment operation, cost of materials, costs of disposal and the cost of any contract labor and materials including injury or damage to persons and/or property.
Hazardous Materials Emergency means a sudden or unexpected release of any substance that, because of its quantity, concentration or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, presents a threat to public safety or the environment and requires action to mitigate the threat.
7-3-3 - Recovery Authorization.#
The City is hereby empowered to recover expenses incurred by virtue of the City's or other local governmental agencies' response to a hazardous materials emergency, aggravated fire emergency or an aggravated medical emergency from any person, corporation, partnership or other individual or entity who caused such an emergency by any and all legal means available.
7-3-4 - Action to Recover Expenses.#
In the event the party or parties responsible for repayment of expenses incurred due to the City's or other local agencies' response to such an emergency fail to make payment to the City within thirty (30) days after demand, the City may initiate legal action to recover from the determined responsible party the expenses determined to be owing, including the City's reasonable attorney's fees and costs.
7-4-1 - Definitions.#
Barbecue Grill - Equipment used for outdoor cooking that uses as its heat source electricity or the burning of charcoal, liquid propane gas, or other liquid or gaseous fuel.
Campfire - A small outdoor fire intended for recreation, ceremonies, or cooking not including a fire intended for disposal of waste wood or refuse.
Clean Wood - Natural wood which has not been painted, varnished or coated with a similar material, has not been pressure treated with preservatives and does not contain resins or glues as in plywood or other composite wood products.
Confidential Papers - Printed material containing personal identification or financial information that the owner wishes to destroy.
Fire Chief - The Chief of the Kaysville City Fire Department or other person authorized by the Fire Chief.
Fireplace Stove - A freestanding, chimney-connected fire chamber which is constantly open to view. It is designed to burn wood, electricity, liquid propane gas, or other liquid or gaseous fuel.
Open Burning - Kindling or maintaining a fire where the products of combustion are emitted directly into the ambient air without passing through a stack or a chimney.
Refuse - Any waste material except clean wood.
(Ord. 19-10-01, 10/3/2019)
7-4-2 - General Prohibitions.#
1.
A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning except in conformity with the provisions of this code.
2.
Materials that may not be burned:
a.
Rubbish or garbage including but not limited to food wastes, food wraps, packaging, animal carcasses, paint or painted materials, furniture, composite shingles, construction or demolition debris or other household or business wastes.
b.
Waste oil or other oily wastes except used oil burned in a heating device for energy recovery.
c.
Asphalt and products containing asphalt.
d.
Treated or painted wood including but not limited to plywood, composite wood products or other wood products that are painted, varnished or treated with preservatives.
e.
Any plastic material including but not limited to through nylon, KCCPVC, ABS, polystyrene or urethane foam, and synthetic fabrics, plastic films and plastic containers.
f.
Rubber including tires and synthetic rubber-like products.
(Ord. 19-10-01, 10/3/2019)
7-4-3 - Permissible Burning - Without Permit.#
When not prohibited by other laws or by other officials having jurisdiction and provided that a nuisance is not created, the following types of open burning are permissible without the necessity of securing a permit, when conducted in accordance with the provisions of the current edition of the International Fire Code. 1.
In devices for the primary purpose of preparing food such as barbecue grills or fireplace stoves.
2.
Campfires shall be confined by a control device or structure such as a barrel, fire ring, or fire pit.
a.
Open burning under this Section shall only be conducted at a location at least fifty feet (50') from the nearest building.
b.
Open burning shall be constantly attended and supervised by a competent person of at least eighteen (18) years of age until the fire is extinguished and is cold. The person shall have readily available for use such fire extinguishing equipment as may be necessary for the total control of the fire.
3.
In indoor fireplaces.
4.
Properly operated industrial flares for combustion of flammable gases.
5.
Controlled heating of orchards or other crops to lessen the chances of frost so long as the emissions from the heating do not violate minimum standards set by the Utah State Air Quality Board.
6.
In compliance with the "clearing index" system approved and coordinated by the Davis County Health Department and after notification of the Kaysville Fire Department of the approximate time that the burning will occur, burning incident to fruit orchards of twenty-five (25) or more fruit trees on one (1) contiguous property or to horticulture or agricultural operations on two (2) or more cultivated acres of contiguous property of:
a.
Prunings from trees, bushes, and plants; or
b.
Dead or diseased trees, bushes, and plants, including stubble; or
c.
Weed growth along fence lines; canals or irrigation ditches.
(Ord. 19-10-01, 10/3/2019)
7-4-4 - Permissible Burning - With Permit.#
The following types of open burning are permissible under the terms of individual permits issued by Kaysville City in compliance with the "clearing index" system approved and coordinated by the Davis County Health Department. 1.
Burning of solid or liquid fuels or structures for removal of hazards or eyesores or for firefighting training purposes when conducted under the direct control and supervision of the Kaysville Fire Department.
(Ord. 19-10-01, 10/3/2019)
7-4-5 - High Risk.#
The Kaysville Fire Chief may prohibit open burning in specified locations within Kaysville City for any specified period of high fire danger or other risk.
(Ord. 19-10-01, 10/3/2019)
7-4-6 - Liability.#
A person utilizing or maintaining outdoor burning shall be responsible for all fire suppression costs and any other liability resulting from damage caused by the fire.
(Ord. 19-10-01, 10/3/2019)
7-4-7 - Discharge Prohibited.#
Discharge of fireworks of any type are hereby prohibited from July 1st to November 30th annually within that specific area of the City designates as a High Fire Hazard Area as show on the map:
High Fire Hazard Area in Kaysville City
(Ord. 21-07-01, 7/1/2021; Ord. 21-08-02, 8/19/2021)
7-4-8 - Penalty.#
A violation of this Chapter shall be a class C misdemeanor.
(Ord. 19-10-01, 10/3/2019; Ord. 21-07-01, 7/1/2021)