(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of any air contaminant for a period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in any one hour, which is:
(a) 
Darker in shade than that designated as No. 1 (20 percent density) on the Ringelmann Chart, as published by the United States Bureau of Mines; or
(b) 
Of such opacity as to obscure an observer’s view to a degree equal to or greater than does smoke described in subsection (1)(a) of this section.
(2) 
The density or opacity of an air contaminant shall be measured at the point of its emission, except when the point of emission cannot be readily observed, it may be measured at an observable point of the plume nearest the point of emission.
(3) 
This section shall not apply when the presence of uncombined water is the only reason for the failure of the emission to meet the requirements of this section.
(4) 
This section shall not apply to solid fuel burning devices, permitted fire training facilities, motor vehicles when operated on public roads, or aircraft.
(5) 
Subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to any source which meets the requirements of TTC § 8.25.310(3).
(Ord. 96 § 5.01, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the burning of combustible refuse except in a multiple chamber incinerator provided with control equipment.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the operation of refuse burning equipment anytime other than daylight hours.
(Ord. 96 § 5.03, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of sulfur dioxide from any source in excess of 1,000 parts per million by volume on a dry basis, one-hour average (corrected to seven percent oxygen for the fuel burning equipment and refuse burning equipment).
(Ord. 96 § 5.05, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the combustion of oil in fuel burning equipment or refuse burning equipment that exceeds any of the following limits unless that person has obtained an order of approval from the Department.
Ash
0.1% (Maximum)
Sulfur
1.0% (Maximum for used oil)
Sulfur
2.0% (Maximum for fuel oil)
Lead
100 ppm (Maximum)
Arsenic
5 ppm (Maximum)
Cadmium
2 ppm (Maximum)
Chromium
10 ppm (Maximum)
Total Halogens
1,000 ppm (Maximum)
Polychlorinate Biphenyles (PCBs)
2 ppm (Maximum)
Flash Point
100ºF (Maximum)
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or make available for sale any oil in excess of the limits of this section to any person who has not obtained an order of approval from the Department. Any person who sells or makes available for sale such oil shall submit a report to the Department within 15 days of the end of the month that includes the name and address of the recipient, the amount of oil delivered, and the concentration of contaminants therein.
(3) 
The provisions of this section shall not apply to:
(a) 
Ocean-going vessels;
(b) 
Used oil burned in space heaters that have a maximum heat output of not greater than 500,000 BTU per hour; and
(c) 
Persons in the business of collecting used oil from residences when under authorization by a city, county, or the Utilities and Transportation Commission.
(Ord. 96 § 5.07, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of particulate matter in excess of the following concentrations:
Refuse Burning Equipment:
1.
Rated at 12 tons per day or less without heat recovery and without hydrochloric acid control equipment
0.10 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
2.
Rated at 12 tons per day or less without heat recovery and with hydrochloric acid control equipment
0.05 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
3.
Rated at 12 tons per day or less with heat recovery
0.02 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
4.
Rated at greater than 12 tons per day
0.01 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
Fuel Burning Equipment:
1.
Burning wood
0.20 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
2.
Burning wood and installed after March 13, 1968, or located within the urbanized area
0.10 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
3.
Burning wood, rated at 100,000,000 BTU per hour or greater, and located within the urbanized area
0.04 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
4.
Burning wood and installed after March 1, 1986
0.02 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
5.
Burning fuel other than wood
0.05 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
6.
Burning coal or other solid fossil fuel and installed after March 1, 1986
0.01 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
Equipment Used in a Manufacturing Process
0.05 gr/dscf @ 7% O2
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of any air contaminant (as determined by a continuous emission monitoring system) that is:
(a) 
Greater than 20 percent opacity for a period or periods aggregating more than three minutes in any one hour; or
(b) 
Greater than five percent opacity for a one-hour average.
(3) 
The provisions of subsection (2)(b) of this section shall not apply to any source that has obtained an order of approval for a Notice of Construction that correlates the particulate matter concentration with opacity such that any violation of the alternate opacity standard accurately indicates a violation of the applicable emission standard of subsection (1) of this section.
(4) 
The provisions of subsection (2)(b) of this section shall not apply to any glass furnace that annually tests for compliance with the application emission standard of subsection (1) of this section.
(Ord. 96 § 5.09, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of hydrochloric acid from any equipment in excess of 100 ppm on a dry basis, one-hour average corrected to seven percent oxygen for combustion sources.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of hydrochloric acid from any refuse burning equipment rated at greater than 12 tons per day in excess of 30 ppm on a dry basis, one-hour average corrected to seven percent oxygen.
(Ord. 96 § 5.11, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of any air contaminant in sufficient quantities and of such characteristics and duration as is, or is likely to be, injurious to human health, plant or animal life, or property, or which unreasonably interferes with enjoyment of life and property.
(2) 
A notice of violation of this section may be issued based upon an affidavit from the person making the complaint and verification by the Control Officer or a duly authorized representative.
(3) 
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to impair any cause of action or legal remedy of any person, or the public, for injury or damages arising from the emission of any air contaminant in such place, manner or concentration as to constitute air pollution or a common law nuisance.
(Ord. 96 § 5.13, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It is the policy of the Board that effective control equipment and measures shall be installed and operated to control the emission of odor-bearing air contaminants and thereby prevent air pollution.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of odor-bearing air contaminants unless such person uses the best available control technology to control the emissions.
(Ord. 96 § 5.15, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the installation or use of any device or use of any means which, without resulting in a reduction in the total amount of air contaminant emitted, conceals an emission of air contaminant which would otherwise violate this article.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the installation or use of any device or use of any means designed to mask the emission of an air contaminant which causes detriment to health, safety or welfare of any person.
(Ord. 96 § 5.17, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of fugitive dust unless such person uses the best available control technology to control the emissions.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow a vehicle to be operated on a paved road-way open to the public:
(a) 
Unless such vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent any of its load from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping therefrom, except that sand may be dropped for the purpose of securing traction, and except road construction and maintenance by public agencies.
(b) 
With a load of dirt, sand, gravel, or other material susceptible to being dropped, spilled, or otherwise escaping therefrom unless it is covered or has adequate freeboard so as to prevent spillage.
(c) 
With deposits of mud, dirt, or other debris on the vehicle’s body, fenders, frame, undercarriage, wheels or tires.
Deposits of particulate matter on a paved road-way open to the public shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of this subsection.
(3) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of fugitive dust from any refuse burning equipment, fuel burning equipment, equipment used in a manufacturing process, or control equipment.
(4) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the emission of fugitive dust in sufficient quantities and of such characteristics and duration as is, or is likely to be, injurious to human health, plant or animal life, or property, or which unreasonably interferes with enjoyment of life and property.
(Ord. 96 § 5.19, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any persons to cause or allow the use of spray equipment to apply any VOC-containing material, including any negligibly reactive compound, unless the operation is conducted inside an enclosed spray area that is registered with the Department and incorporates either dry filters or water wash curtains to control approval of the Control Officer. The exhaust from the spray area shall be vented to the atmosphere through a vertical stack or through the use of another technique that has received the prior written approval of the Control Officer.
(2) 
The provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall not apply to:
(a) 
The use of handheld aerosol cans;
(b) 
Touch-up operations;
(c) 
The coating of marine vessels in dry docks;
(d) 
The coating of bridges, water towers, buildings or similar structures;
(e) 
Insecticide, pesticide, or fertilizer spray equipment;
(f) 
The coating of items that cannot be reasonably handled in an enclosed spray area, provided the operation has received the prior written approval of the Control Officer.
(Ord. 96 § 5.21, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))
(1) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the operation of any features, machines or devices constitution parts of or caller for by plans, specifications, or other information unless such features, machines or devices are maintained in good working order.
(2) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow the operation of any equipment as defined in TTC § 8.25.030 or control equipment not subject to Section 5.20(a) unless the equipment or control equipment maintained in good working order.
(Ord. 96 § 5.23, 6-7-1997 (Res. 97-0118))