The following definitions shall apply to this chapter:
ALLOWABLE FUELS
B.
Wood pellets made from clean wood;
C.
Manufacturer-approved fuels, provided they are not prohibited
fuels; and
D.
Home heating oil that complies with the applicable sulfur content
limit or natural gas may be used as starter fuel for dual-fired outdoor
hydronic heaters.
CLEAN WOOD
Wood that has no paint, stains, or other types of coatings,
and wood that has not been treated with, including, but not limited
to, sealants, copper chromium arsenate, creosote, or pentachlorophenol.
NEW OHH
An outdoor hydronic heater that is installed after the effective
date of this chapter.
NUISANCE
An activity which substantially interferes with the right
to use and enjoy property.
OPACITY
The degree to which emissions other than water reduce the
transmission of light and obscure the view of an object in the background.
OUTDOOR HYDRONIC HEATER or OUTDOOR WOOD BOILER (sometimes referred
to herein as OHH)
A freestanding accessory structure, as defined in the Zoning
Ordinance, housing a wood-burning furnace, with a smoke stack, used
to provide heat or hot water to a building, or accessory structure,
designed to:
A.
Burn wood or other approved solid fuels;
B.
That the manufacturer specifies for outdoor installation or
installation in structures not normally occupied by humans (e.g.,
garages); and
C.
Heat building space and/or water via the distribution, typically
through pipes, of a fluid heated in the device, typically water or
a water/antifreeze mixture. This includes, without limitation, any
structure, equipment, device, or apparatus, or any part thereof, which
is installed, affixed, constructed or located outdoors for the primary
purpose of combustion of solid fuel, including but not limited to
wood, to produce heat or energy used as a component of a heating system.
No person or entity shall construct or install an outdoor hydronic
heater or outdoor wood boiler without first obtaining a permit from
the Building/Zoning Official. Said application shall include a sketch
showing the applicable property lines, the locations and distances
of all dwellings or occupied buildings on adjoining properties within
300 feet of the property line, the proposed location of the OHH, and
the prevailing wind direction. All newly installed units shall carry
a tag certifying that the OHH complies with the EPA Phase II Emission
standard, or higher as defined by the EPA, which standard is herein
incorporated by reference.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any existing
unit(s) installed prior to the effective date of this chapter with
the exception that only allowable fuel shall be used by existing units.
Compliance with law. All newly installed OHHs shall be manufactured,
constructed, installed, operated and located in conformance with any
other applicable state or federal laws or regulations, including but
not limited to those of the US EPA and RIDEM. In the event of any
conflict among state, federal and local ordinances, the more restrictive
law or regulation shall apply. All other provisions of the building
code, electrical code or any other applicable codes shall also apply,
as well as applicable subdivision and zoning regulations.