As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
COMBUSTION INSTALLATION
A plant, equipment or device in which fuel is burned for
the purpose of generating heat, steam or hot water.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
Particulate and gaseous contaminants created by the burning
of any kind of material.
COMMISSIONER
The Commissioner of Health of the City, or his duly appointed
representatives.
FUEL
Solid, liquid or gaseous combustible materials used primarily
either to kindle or sustain fire or produce heat, including refuse
to be consumed in refuse-burning equipment.
GARBAGE
Waste resulting from distribution, preparation and serving
of foods.
OPEN FIRE
Any fire wherein the combustion products are directly emitted
into the outer air without passing through a stack.
REFUSE
Garbage, rubbish and trade wastes.
RINGELMANN CHART
The chart published and described in the United States Bureau
of Mines Information Circular 7718, on which are illustrated graduated
shades of gray to black for use in estimating the light obscuring
density of smoke.
RUBBISH
Solid waste material, including but not limited to rags,
ashes, leaves, tree branches, yard trimmings, furniture, tin cans,
glass, crockery, demolition materials, discarded automobiles and automotive
parts, paints and oils.
SMOKE
Small gasborne particles, consisting essentially of black
carbonaceous material from the burning of fuel, in sufficient number
to be observable.
STACK
Any conduit, chimney, duct, vent or flue arranged to conduct
any gaseous or gasborne products to the outer air.
TRADE WASTES
Flammable or combustible solid or liquid material resulting
from construction or any business, trade or industry operations, including
but not limited to the following materials: plastics, cartons, chemicals,
paints, greases, oils and other petroleum products, sawdust, dead
animals and dead fowl.
The Commissioner shall have the following powers
and duties:
A. To investigate complaints, make observations of smoke
and other air-polluting conditions and air-pollution nuisances and
require the necessary and proper steps to minimize the effect, hazard
or nuisance therefrom.
B. To inspect, from time to time, any installation, equipment,
devices and appurtenances thereto that may, can or do cause air pollution
or an air-pollution nuisance.
C. To enforce the provisions of this chapter and to commence
and prosecute any legal or equitable action to enforce the penalties
provided for violation of this chapter.
D. To disseminate information to the public on air-pollution
reduction or control.
E. To enlist the cooperation of civic, trade, technical,
scientific, educational, governmental and other organizations in the
control and reduction of air pollution.
No person shall burn any refuse in any open
fire, except that:
A. Outdoor grills and fireplaces may be used for the
purpose of preparing food.
B. Recreational fires, such as campfires, are permitted,
provided that no smoke violation or nuisance is created.
No person shall interfere or attempt to interfere
with the personnel of the Department in the performance of any duty
hereunder or refuse to permit the inspection or examination of any
premises by authorized persons for purposes of investigating compliance.