This chapter shall be referred to as the "Town of Mount Hope
Outdoor Wood-Burning Boilers/Furnaces Local Law."
Although outdoor wood-burning boilers/furnaces may provide an
economical alternative to conventional heating systems, concerns have
been raised regarding the safety and environmental impact of these
heating devices, particularly the emission of offensive odors and
potential health effects of uncontrolled emissions. This chapter is
intended to ensure that outdoor wood-burning boilers/furnaces are
utilized in a manner that does not create a nuisance and is not detrimental
to the health, safety and general welfare of the residents of the
Town.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FIREWOOD
Trunks and branches of trees and bushes but does not include
leaves, needles, vines or brush smaller than three inches in diameter,
that have been allowed to season.
OUTDOOR WOOD-BURNING BOILER/FURNACE
Any equipment, device or apparatus, or any part thereof,
which is installed, affixed or situated outdoors for the primary purpose
of combustion of fuel to produce heat or energy, and uses water or
any liquid medium to transfer heat used as a component of a heating
system providing heat for any interior space.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY APPROVED
An outdoor wood-burning boiler/furnace that has been tested
and demonstrated to meet current United States Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) emission standards for such device and has received certification
of approval from EPA.
UNTREATED LUMBER
Dry wood which has been milled and dried but which has not
been treated, or combined with any petroleum products, chemical, preservative,
glue, adhesive, stain, paint or other substance.
No person shall cause, allow or maintain the use of an outdoor
wood-burning boiler/furnace within the Town of Mount Hope without
first having obtained a permit from the Town of Mount Hope Building
Department upon the form prescribed by the Town of Mount Hope Building
Department and the payment of an application fee in an amount authorized
by resolution of the Town Board of the Town of Mount Hope. No person
shall utilize an outdoor wood-burning boiler/furnace within the Town
of Mount Hope without having obtained a certificate of compliance
from the Town of Mount Hope Building Department.
The use of outdoor wood-burning boilers/furnaces shall be prohibited
between the period of June 1 through and including August 31 of each
year.
Nothing contained herein shall authorize or allow burning which
is prohibited by codes, laws, rules or regulations promulgated by
the United States Environmental Protection Agency, New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation or any other federal, state,
regional or local agency. Outdoor wood-burning boilers/furnaces, and
any electrical, plumbing or other apparatus or device used in connection
with an outdoor wood-burning boiler/furnace shall be installed, operated
and maintained in conformity with the manufacturer's specifications
and any and all local, state and federal codes, laws, rules and regulations.
In case of conflict between any provision of this chapter and any
applicable federal, state or local ordinances, codes, laws, rules
or regulations, the more restrictive or stringent provision or requirement
shall prevail. Outdoor wood-burning boilers/furnaces must conform
to all other applicable regulations of the Town's Local Zoning
Laws.