[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
The installation and use of all outdoor furnaces, as defined
herein, with the exception of the outdoor furnaces installed and used
prior to May 10, 2006, is prohibited within the Borough of Hughesville.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
As used in this Part 1, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
OUTDOOR FURNACE
Any equipment, device, apparatus, or appliance which is installed,
affixed or located outdoors (outside of an inhabited building), or
which is designed to be installed, affixed or located outdoors, constructed
to burn wood, coal, or other fuel for the purpose of producing heat
or energy used as a component of a heating system providing heat for
an interior space or water.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
Outdoor furnaces which are designed to be installed outdoors
shall not be installed indoors unless specifically authorized by the
manufacturer in written specifications and approved by the appropriate
manufacturer's association, copies of which shall be provided
to the Borough. Such furnaces shall only be installed indoors for
use in single-family residential structures and not in multifamily
structures or apartment buildings. Such furnaces shall be connected
to a chimney having a height of at least 17 feet.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
The burning of refuse, solid waste, garbage, recyclable material,
painted or treated wood, any item not specifically and in writing
permitted by the manufacturer and any material that causes foul, nauseous
or irritating smoke and/or fumes is prohibited in all outdoor and
indoor furnaces, stoves and appliances.
[Ord. 6-2009, 9/14/2009]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part 1 shall, upon the conviction thereof, be sentenced to
pay a fine of $300 and, in default of payment, to imprisonment for
a term not to exceed 30 days. Every day that a violation exists shall
constitute a separate offense.