No person, without a permit granted by the Fire Chief or his Deputy,
shall kindle or maintain any outdoor fire, including the burning of leaves,
trash and brush in the Village of Carthage except:
A. In a fireplace constructed of noncombustible material.
B. In a noncombustible grill designed for cooking foods.
No outdoor fire requiring a permit shall be ignited within 25 feet of
any structure or accumulation of combustible material.
No person shall kindle or maintain a fire on the oil- or paved surface
of any Village road or sidewalk.
Any person kindling or maintaining a fire under this chapter shall not
be relieved of responsibility if the fire escapes or causes personal injury
or damage to the property of another.
[Amended 8-5-1991 by L.L. No. 2-1991]
Any person committing an offense against any provision of this chapter shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Chapter
5 of this Code.