[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Glens
Falls 8-4-1994 by L.L. No. 2-1994. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meaning indicated:
Any fire where the products of combustion are emitted into
the open air and are not directed thereto through a stack or chimney
connected to a structure as defined by the New York State Uniform
Fire Prevention and Building Code.
Vegetation, including but not limited to trees, tree branches,
leaves, yard trimmings, shrubbery, grass, weeds and crops.
All putrescible and imputrescible wastes, except, body waste,
and including but not limited to garbage, rubbish, yard trimmings,
leaves, ashes, street cleanings, dead animals, abandoned vehicles
and solid market and individual waste.
Any business, trade or industry engaged in whole or in part
in salvaging or reclaiming any product or material, including but
not limited to metals, chemicals, shipping containers or drums.
No person shall cause, suffer, allow or permit open burning
of refuse or plant life nor conduct a salvage operation by open burning.
A.
This chapter shall not apply to open barbecue pits or devices of
a similar construction, whether they are of a permanent or temporary
nature, when such pits or devices are used for the purpose of preparing
food for human consumption.
B.
This chapter shall not apply to ceremonial bonfires authorized by
special permit.
(1)
The Fire Department, with the approval of the Board of Public Safety,
shall issue a permit authorizing a ceremonial bonfire.
(2)
Application for a permit must be filed with the Fire Department a
minimum of five days prior to the scheduled Board of Public Safety
meeting immediately preceding the proposed date of the ceremonial
bonfire.
(3)
Approval of permits shall be at the discretion of the Board of Public
Safety. Permits may be subject to any limitations or restrictions
deemed appropriate by the Board of Public Safety.
The Fire Chief or his designee may prohibit any or all outdoor
fires, including fires authorized by special permit, when atmospheric
or local circumstances make such fires hazardous.
A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall,
upon conviction thereof, subject the offending party to a fine not
to exceed $250 or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 15 days,
or both for each offense.
