[Adopted 6-9-1993, effective 7-10-1993 (Ch. 4, Art. XIV,
of the 1983 Code)]
A.
The Woodbridge First Selectman shall nominate one
or more Open Burning Officials, and in accordance with state regulations
(Section 22a-174-17) these individuals must successfully complete
the official training program and complete any other requirements
set by the state.
B.
Any Open Burning Official may be removed at any time
by the First Selectman for whatever reason is deemed sufficient following
reasonable inquiry into the facts and circumstances justifying removal
by the Board of Selectmen.
A.
Permits for open burning shall be required for all
fires except those which are exempt by state regulations.
B.
Permits for open burning shall not be required for
the following fires:
(1)
Barbecues or other outdoor open fires for cooking
food for human consumption;
(2)
Campfires, bonfires, and other fires for ceremonial
or recreational purposes;
(3)
Fires to abate an immediate fire hazard, provided
that the abatement fire is supervised by a responsible fire official;
(5)
Fires in salamanders or other similar devices used
by construction or other workers for heating purposes, which fires
are essential to street installation or paving activities, the repairing
of utilities, or other similar work.
C.
Fires for the prevention, control, or destruction
of diseases and pests, and agricultural burning for vegetation management
are permitted subject to the conditions outlined below.
D.
Fires by any resident to dispose of brush on the property
where he resides are prohibited.
The Open Burning Official may grant or refuse
permission to burn or set such conditions as deemed appropriate, taking
into consideration:
Any person violating any provision of this article
shall be fined not more than $150.
