Although outdoor furnaces may provide an economical alternative
to conventional heating systems, concerns have been raised regarding
the safety and environmental impacts of these heating devices, particularly
the production of offensive odors and potential health effects of
uncontrolled emissions. This chapter is intended to ensure that outdoor
furnaces are utilized in a manner that does not create a nuisance
and is not detrimental to the health, safety and general welfare of
the residents of the Town.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIREWOOD
Trunks and branches of trees and bushes but does not include
leaves, needles, vines or brush smaller than three inches in diameter.
OUTDOOR FURNACE
Any equipment, device or apparatus, or any part thereof,
which is installed, affixed or situated outdoors for the primary purpose
of combustion of fuel to produce heat or energy used as a component
of a heating system providing heat for any interior space.
UNTREATED LUMBER
Dry wood which has been milled and dried but which has not
been treated or combined with any petroleum product, chemical, preservative,
glue, adhesive, stain, paint or other substance.
No person shall cause, allow or maintain the use of an outdoor
furnace without first having obtained a permit from the Town Building
Inspector. Application for permit shall be made to the Hamlin Building
Inspector on the forms provided.
Any outdoor furnace in existence on the effective date of this chapter shall be permitted to remain, provided that the owner applies for and receives a permit from the Town Building Inspector within one year of such effective date; provided, however, that upon the effective date of this chapter all the provisions hereof, except §
304-5B,
C and
D, shall immediately apply to existing outdoor furnaces. All of the provisions of this chapter shall continue to apply to existing outdoor furnaces which receive permits except §
304-5B,
C and
D. If the owner of an existing outdoor furnace does not receive a permit within one year of the effective date of this chapter, the outdoor furnace shall be removed. "Existing" or "in existence" means that the outdoor furnace is in place on the site.
Nothing contained herein shall authorize or allow burning which
is prohibited by codes, laws, rules or regulations promulgated by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency, New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation, or any other federal, state,
regional or local agency. Outdoor furnaces, and any electrical, plumbing
or other apparatus or device used in connection with an outdoor furnace,
shall be installed, operated and maintained in conformity with the
manufacturer's specifications and any and all local, state and
federal codes, laws, rules and regulations. In case of a conflict
between any provision of this chapter and any applicable federal,
state or local ordinances, codes, laws, rules or regulations, the
more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement shall prevail.