[Ord. 459, 11/2/2009, § 1]
No person or persons shall set or maintain any fire upon any
streets, sidewalks, alleys or public grounds in the Township of West
Lebanon, or burn or cause to be burned outdoors at any place within
the limits of said Township any paper, boxes, rubbish, leaves, garbage,
refuse, or any other material or substance of any kind.
[Ord. 459, 11/2/2009, § 2]
1. Recreational outdoor fires unless otherwise prohibited above shall
be permitted upon private property in the Township of West Lebanon
under the following conditions:
A. Recreational outdoor fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet
(7,620mm) of any structure or combustible material.
B. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread (i.e., leaves, grass
clippings) shall be removed prior to ignition.
C. Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the
International Fire Code as adopted by the Township and the manufacturer's
instructions.
D. Recreational outdoor fires shall not be conducted within 10 feet
(7,620mm) of any property line.
E. Recreational outdoor fires shall be attended at all times by a person
of over the age of 18 and said person shall remain until said fire
has been extinguished.
F. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with at least a 4-A rating,
or other approved fire extinguishing equipment (i.e., dirt, sand,
water bucket, garden hose) shall be available for use.
G. All portable outdoor fireplaces shall be in good working order and
shall have attached to them proper stands, covers, handles and mesh
screens.
H. No portable outdoor fireplace shall be used on any wooden deck, pool
decks, or any other combustible material.
[Ord. 459, 11/2/2009, § 3]
1. Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of
this Part, upon conviction thereof, shall 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.
2. Each day that a violation of this Part continues shall constitute
a separate offense.
3. The enforcement of this Part is given to any Law Enforcement Officer
or Code Enforcement Officer of the Township to order the extinguishment
of the recreational outdoor fire and cause to be issued a citation
for said violation.