[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Indiana 6-7-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-03. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Fire Department — See Ch. 28.
It shall be unlawful for any person to start or maintain any
outdoor fire within the Borough of Indiana, except in accordance with
this chapter.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have
the meanings indicated:
Shall include any individual, partnership, association, or
other entity recognized by law.
Fires contained in a fireplace, fire ring, cooking grill or
similar devices or structures that are designed and built for the
purpose of outdoor cooking shall be permitted.
Outdoor fires, except those in accordance with § 212-3, are not permitted unless all of the following conditions are met:
A.
The fire is in a fire-retardant container or the area of the fire
is less than one square yard, and there shall not be combustible material
within a radius of five feet from the center of the fire with the
exception of the area of the fire.
B.
At all times a responsible adult, 18 years of age or older, must
be present.
C.
Only nontreated wood may be burned in the fire, and no toxic material
may be burned.
D.
The Borough Manager or his designee must be notified and give prior
consent for the fire.
Any person who violates this chapter shall, upon conviction
before a District Justice, be sentenced to pay a fine of $50 for the
first offense, $250 for the second offense, and $500 for the third
or subsequent offense, together with costs of prosecution. In default
of payment of the fine and costs, the violator shall be committed
to the Indiana County Jail for a period not to exceed five days. Each
violation shall constitute a separate offense. The Indiana Borough
Council may, by resolution, change the provisions dealing with fines.
