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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)