[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Brownville 10-5-2005 by L.L. No. 4-2005. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Outdoor burning — See Ch. 59.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
OUTDOOR FURNACE
A self-contained unit designed to provide heating to a building or structure, which unit is located outside of that building or structure.
A. 
With respect to any outdoor furnaces installed, such outdoor furnaces must be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any property line.
B. 
The use of such furnaces must follow all operating instructions supplied by the manufacturer.
C. 
The only fuels allowed shall be those listed fuels recommended by the manufacturer. The following are prohibited: trash, plastics, gasoline, rubber, naphtha, household garbage, material treated with petroleum products (particle board, railroad ties and pressure-treated wood), leaves, paper products and cardboard.
D. 
Users must follow the manufacturer's written instructions for recommended loading times and amounts.
E. 
Lighter fluids, gasoline or chemicals to start the furnace are prohibited.
F. 
The unit must be located with due consideration to the prevailing wind direction.
G. 
Stack location.
(1) 
If located 50 feet or less to any residence not served by the furnace, the stack must be at least two feet higher than the eave line of that residence.
(2) 
If located more than 50 feet but no more than 100 feet to any residence not served by the furnace, the stack must be at least 75% of the height of the eave line of that residence, plus an additional five feet.
(3) 
If located more than 100 feet but no more than 150 feet to any residence not served by the furnace, the stack must be at least 50% of the eave line of that residence, plus an additional five feet.
(4) 
If located more than 150 feet but no more than 200 feet to any residence not served by the furnace, the stack must be at least 25% of the height of the eave line of that residence, plus an additional five feet.
[Amended 9-21-2009 by L.L. No. 2-2009]
Any outdoor furnace must also comply with any other county, state or federal guidelines for the same and a certificate showing county inspection of the installed outdoor furnace must be provided to the Code Officer before such outdoor furnace is put into operation.
[Amended 10-6-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]
Outdoor furnaces may be used only from September 1 to May 31 each year. All existing outdoor furnaces which as of the date of adoption of this chapter are not in compliance shall comply with this chapter immediately.
Any resident wishing to install an outdoor furnace must secure a permit from the Code Enforcement Officer of the Town of Brownville and a copy of the regulations from the Town of Brownville. The permit fees will be established from time to time by the Town Board which will be in the minimum amount of $25 per unit.
Any violation of this chapter shall be considered a violation within the meaning of the Penal Law of the State of New York and shall subject the owner of the property on which the outdoor furnace is located to a fine of not less than $100 and no more than $250 for each violation and/or 15 days in jail, or both. Each week that such violation shall continue shall be considered a separate violation.
Any resident who has secured a permit to install an outdoor furnace in doing so will also be agreeing to allow the Town Code Enforcement Officer or any other person designated by the Town to inspect the outdoor furnace if a complaint is filed in writing relative to a violation of this chapter.