[Adopted 4-19-1982 by Ord. No. 6-1982]
[Amended 12-12-2016 by Ord. No. 6-2016]
All persons being owners of real estate upon which a building
is erected shall, upon violation of the provisions of this article
and upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more
than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and
costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 30 days.
[Adopted 6-10-1996 by Ord. No. 5-1996]
This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Lower Burrell
Open Burning Ordinance of 1996."
The Council of the City of Lower Burrell has determined that
unrestricted fires may be detrimental to the health, comfort, living
conditions, welfare and safety of the citizens of Lower Burrell.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article
unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, shall have the following
meanings ascribed to them:
CONTAINED FIRE
A fire in which any material is burned in a receptacle other
than a furnace or incinerator.
COUNCIL
City Council of Lower Burrell.
FURNACE
Any enclosed device specifically designed for the burning
of any materials for the production of heat.
GARBAGE
All putrescible animal and vegetable matter resulting from
the handling, preparation, cooking and consumption of food.
INCINERATOR
Any device specifically designed for the destruction by burning
of refuse, sewage sludge or any other combustible material.
OPEN FIRE
A fire in which any material is burned in the open or in
a receptacle other than a furnace or incinerator. This includes a
contained fire.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, association, syndicate, company,
firm, trust, corporation, department, bureau, agency or other entity
recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.
PLASTICS
Any domestic-related plastic products or materials containing
plastics, Styrofoam, foam rubber, tires, rubber products, paints,
solvents, lacquers, varnishes, epoxies and resins.
REFUSE
Garbage, rubbish and trade waste.
RUBBISH
Solids not considered to be highly flammable, including but
not limited to wood, tree branches, yard trimmings and other similar
materials.
SALVAGE OPERATION
Any business, trade or industry engaged in whole or in part
in salvaging or reclaiming any product or material including, but
not limited to, metals, chemicals, shipping containers or drums.
TRADE WASTE
All solid or liquid material or rubbish resulting from construction,
building operations or the prosecution of any business, trade or industry
including, but not limited to, plastic products, cartons, paint, grease,
oil and other petroleum products, chemicals, cinders and other forms
of solid or liquid waste materials; provided, however, that trade
waste shall not include any coal refuse associated with the mining
or preparation of coal.
The Police, Fire Chief, Ordinance Officer or any other duly
authorized agent shall have the power to enforce the provisions of
this article.