HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 19-2009 Ordinance No.19-09
An Ordinance Restricting Open Burning and Creating Requirements for
Recreational Fires in the City of Brookings,South Dakota.
Be It Ordained and Enacted by the Council of the City of Brookings,State of South Dakota,as
follows:
I.
Sec.34-5. Open burning.
It shall be unlawful to burn in any open or exterior space any garbage,refuse,leaves,wood,pallets,shingles,
cardboard,paper or similar material within the city. Recreational fires are permitted under the following
conditions.
Sec. 34-6. Fire Pit.
A fire pit includes either a below ground pit or a portable device intended to contain and control outdoor
wood fires. All below ground fire pits shall be at least four inches in depth and shall be surrounded on the
outside,above ground,by a noncombustible material such as steel,brick, or masonry. Portable fire pits,
constructed of steel,brick,or masonry,shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and
these regulations.
Sec. 34-7. Container Capacity.
The fuel load capacity of the fire pit container cannot exceed three feet in diameter or two feet in height.
Sec. 34-8. Fire Pit Location.
All below ground fire pits must be located a minimum of twenty-five(25) feet away from any structures or
combustibles,such as houses,garages, sheds,decks,wood piles and wooden fences.Manufactured
freestanding fire pits must be located a minimum of ten (10) feet away from any structures or combustibles,
such as houses,garages,sheds,decks,woodpiles and wooden fences.
Sec. 34-9. Fuel Type.
Only natural firewood or commercial logs may be burned in a fire pit. Burning of lumber,pallets,scrap
wood,tree trimmings,leaves,yard waste,paper,cardboard,garbage and similar items is not permitted. Liquid
accelerants shall not be used in any fire pit.
Sec. 34-10. Attendance.
A fire pit fire shall be constantly attended and supervised by an adult until the fire has been completely
extinguished.
Sec. 34-11. Fire-Extinguishing Equipment.
A portable fire extinguisher or other approved extinguishing equipment,such as a garden hose,sand,or dirt,
shall be readily available to extinguish a fire pit fire.
Sec. 34-12. Discontinuance.
Recreational burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions or when
atmospheric conditions or local circumstances similar to high wind and drought conditions make such fires
hazardous shall be prohibited. Police and Fire Department officers are authorized to require that a
recreational fire be immediately extinguished and discontinued if it is determined that the fire is not in
compliance with this ordinance,or the smoke is offensive to nearby neighbors,or the burning is determined
to constitute a hazardous condition.
Sec. 34-13. Exception for Municipal Park Campground Campfires
Recreational campfires at approved municipal park campgrounds are permitted and are therefore exempt
from the from the requirements of this ordinance,provided such campfires are kindled in and confined to
fire rings provided for such purpose and provided only natural firewood or commercial logs are burned. A
campfire shall be constantly attended and supervised by an adult until the fire has been completely
extinguished. Liquid accelerants shall not be used and suitable extinguishing material or water shall be
available to extinguish the campfire.
II.
Any or all ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
FIRST READING August 25, 2009
SECOND READING: September 8, 2009
PUBLISHED: September 11, 2009
CITY OF BROOKINGS, SOUTH DAKOTA
`.T: Tim Reed,Mayor
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