[Ord. No. 37,
§ 1, 4-7-1958]
As used in this Article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
(a) SPACE HEATER USING OIL OR LIKE FUEL — Any heater, stove or
appliance (whether or not flue-connected) which:
(1) Is designed for the heating of space in structures;
(2) Uses or is designed to use kerosene, fuel oil or any flammable mixture
or combustible mixture (whether or not such mixture is derived from
petroleum); and
(3) Does not constitute a central heating plant.
(b) LIQUID FUEL COOKING STOVES — Any stove or appliance using kerosene,
fuel oil or any flammable mixture or combustible mixture, which stove
or appliance is designed or used for cooking purposes.
(c) DWELLING — Any building or structure which is occupied or is
designed for occupancy in whole or in part as in the home, residence
or sleeping place of one or more persons.
[Ord. No. 37,
§ 2, 4-7-1958]
It shall be unlawful for any person:
(1) To use, keep or store a space heater using oil or like fuel or a
liquid fuel cooking stove, as defined in this Article, in any portion
of a dwelling; or
(2) Being the owner of any dwelling, to provide or place or cause to
be provided or placed in any portion of a dwelling:
a. A space heater using oil or like fuel, for the purpose of being used
by any occupant of such dwelling for the heating of space; or
b. A liquid fuel cooking stove, for the purpose of being used by any
occupant of such dwelling for cooking.
[Ord. No. 37,
§ 3, § 1, 4-7-1958]
In the event of a public emergency which disrupts, interferes
with or impairs the operation or use of facilities, public utilities,
equipment or supplies normally employed for heating in the Village
or any part thereof, the Mayor shall have power, by proclamation declaring
that such a public emergency exists, to suspend the effectiveness
of any of the provisions of this Article for such period of time,
to such extent and under such conditions as he may deem necessary
for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants
of the Village.
[Ord. No. 37,
§ 4, 4-7-1958]
The provisions of this Article shall not apply to:
(1) The use or maintenance, exclusively for lighting purposes, of any
appliance using kerosene, fuel oil or any flammable mixture or combustible
mixture, which appliance is designed for lighting purposes; or
(2) The keeping or storing of any space heater using oil or like fuel
or any liquid fuel cooking stove in any portion of a structure, which
portion is lawfully used in the business of manufacturing, selling,
processing, handling, storing, repairing or transporting such heaters,
in any case where such heater is so kept or stored in the conduct
of such business and is not used in such portion or maintained for
the purpose of use therein.
[Ord. No. 37,
§ 5, 4-7-1958]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Article shall, upon conviction, be subject to a penalty as prescribed in §
1-7 and such violation shall constitute disorderly conduct and the person so offending shall be deemed a disorderly person.