This chapter applies to all outdoor burning and open burning
within the Township of North Versailles.
A. This chapter does not apply to grilling or cooking food using charcoal,
wood, propane or natural gas in cooking or grilling appliances.
B. This chapter does not apply to burning for the purpose of generating
heat in a stove, furnace, fireplace or other heating device within
a building used for human or animal habitation.
C. This chapter does not apply to the use of propane, acetylene, natural
gas, gasoline or kerosene in a device intended for heating, construction
or maintenance activities.
The Fire Marshal and the Township Board of Commissioners shall
have the power to suspend open burning if they believe that such suspension
is best for the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of North
Versailles.
The Township of North Versailles shall have the power to impose
a fine of not more than $250 for each violation of this chapter.
The Board of Commissioners for the Township of North Versailles
is hereby authorized and directed to execute any and all documents
necessary to effectuate the purposes of this chapter.