As used in this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have
the meanings indicated:
APPROVED
Acceptable to the Fire Inspector or as otherwise approved
by Underwriters' Laboratory or other similar testing organization.
BUILDING
Any structure or part thereof used or intended for supporting
or sheltering any occupancy.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL
The Borough of Catasauqua Fire Inspector, Fire Chief, a member
of the Catasauqua Police Department, code official or other designated
authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the Borough
Building, Fire, or Property Maintenance Codes.
FIRE PIT
A freestanding outdoor fireplace that extends below grade.
The fire pit shall be constructed of noncombustible materials such
as brick, steel or masonry. It shall not extend below grade deeper
than four inches. The bottom shall be constructed of crushed stone.
The sides shall not be higher than 24 inches. The diameter shall not
exceed 36 inches and the fuel pile height shall not exceed 18 inches.
A screen/mesh cover is required.
OUTDOOR FIREPLACE
An approved fireplace, with an Underwriters' Laboratories
(UL) listing, constructed of steel, concrete, stone, metal or other
noncombustible material that is fueled with the recommended combustible
substance such as wood, charcoal, propane or natural gas. An outdoor
fireplace shall be constructed to meet the International Residential
Code with a properly secured permit. The firebox shall not exceed
36 inches in diameter or square and the fuel pile shall not exceed
18 inches in height.
PERSON
Any individual, partnership, limited-liability partnership,
firm, company, limited-liability company, corporation, association,
or any other legal entity and with respect to each its agents, servants
and employees.
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE
A portable, outdoor, solid-fuel- or gas-burning fireplace
with an Underwriters' Laboratories (UL) listing, or with another
nationally recognized testing organization's listing, that may
be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other noncombustible material.
A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design, or may be equipped
with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney opening
at the top. The fire box shall not exceed 36 inches in diameter or
square and the fuel pile shall not exceed 18 inches in height. If
the device is gas or electrically fueled, the fire box shall meet
the previously stated requirements of shall exceed 48 inches in length
and 12 inches in width.
RECREATIONAL FIRE
An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where
the fuel being burned is not contained in an outdoor fireplace, portable
outdoor fireplace, or cooking appliance (such as a gas or charcoal
grill or smoker) and is used for pleasure, religious, ceremonial,
or similar purposes.