As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
BONFIRE
Any fire that is larger than a recreational fire, with clean
dry wood, monitored by a standby fire suppression team.
BRUSH
Any twig, stick, or tree limb less than four inches in diameter.
FIRE MARSHAL
The legally designated Fire Marshal of the Town of Plainville,
or his or her designated assistant.
OPEN BURNING
The kindling of a fire in the open air without containment
or in simple outdoor structures that permit the products of combustion
to be emitted directly into the ambient air space.
OPEN BURNING OFFICIAL
Any person that is certified by the Department of Energy
and Environmental Protection to issue open burning certificates and
enforce laws related to open burning.
PERSON
Any person who kindles or directs another to kindle a fire.
RECREATIONAL FIRE
The noncommercial burning of materials other than rubbish
for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, or similar purposes
in which the fuel burned is not contained in an incinerator, a barbecue
grill, or a barbecue pit, and the total fuel area is not exceeding
three feet (0.9 meter) in diameter and two feet (0.6 meter) in height.
SIMPLE OUTDOOR STRUCTURES
Outdoor structures, fire pits, receptacles, or other devices
that are designed principally to contain the material being burned
or to minimize the risk of fire and which do not provide effective
control of the air pollutants generated.
Failure to comply with this article shall be a violation punishable
by fine of $200.