Chapter 6.10
PUBLIC BURNING
Sections:
6.10.080 Fire season designated.
6.10.010 Permitted when.
It shall be unlawful to remove or clean weeds, rubbish or other material from any property, lands or lots in the city of Biggs upon the street, sidewalk, or park area in front of any such property, lands or lots by setting fire to, igniting, or burning upon such lands or upon the street, sidewalk, or park area, or to knowingly permit or allow a fire to burn upon the street, sidewalk, or park area in front of any such property in violation of this chapter; provided, that the chief of the fire department, or his authorized assistant, may issue a written permit for the burning of weeds, rubbish or other material upon any portion of a lot or parcel of land if such weeds, rubbish or other material has been severed from the land and has been collected into one or more piles. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.020 Permit issuance.
The chief of the fire department, or his authorized assistant, may issue such written permit upon such terms as conform to the provisions of this chapter, and other burning ordinances of the city of Biggs. It shall be the duty of such officer to incorporate in such permit such terms and conditions as in his opinion adequately safeguard the public safety and property. Such permit shall be issued in duplication and such officer shall keep one copy on file in his office. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.030 Times limited.
No person shall set fire to, ignite or burn within the city any weeds, rubbish or other material in the open air at any time other than as provided in such permit. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.040 Areas prohibited.
No permit shall be issued to any person to set fire to, ignite or burn such weeds, rubbish or other material upon the street, parking or sidewalk. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.050 Firebreaks.
(1) In those cases where the property, lands or lots are situated or where the circumstances are such that it is impracticable to clear the same by hand or machinery, subject to the approval of the superintendent of public works and grounds and the chief of the fire department or their respective authorized representatives, the provisions of this chapter relating to the removal of weeds, rubbish or other material may be deemed complied with if a firebreak is cleared of all vegetation, stubble, chaff and flammable material for a distance not less than 25 feet from any building or structure and for a distance not less than 10 feet from the outer circumference of any tree, shrub, hedge or vegetation, or from any street, highway, road or sidewalk.
(2) Additional firebreaks may be required by the chief of the fire department or his authorized representative when deemed necessary to safeguard property and prevent the spread of fire. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.060 Attendance required.
If a permit to burn is given by the fire chief, a person 16 years or older must be in attendance at all times until the fire is completely out. “In attendance” means that the person shall have the fire under visual surveillance at all times and said person shall be out of doors and within 50 feet of said fire. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.070 Violations.
Violation of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor and punishable as such. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.080 Fire season designated.
The fire season shall be from January 1st to December 31st of each and every year. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.090 Burning hours.
Burning hours shall be set by the city council prior to January 1st of each and every year by resolution or motion. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]
6.10.100 Incinerators.
Before fires are permitted in outdoor incinerators, all flammable material must be removed from around the incinerators for a distance of not less than 10 feet. Each incinerator must be covered with a lid or other heavy metal grating with holes no larger than one-quarter inch in diameter. The purpose of this is to serve as a spark arrester. [Ord. 323 § 1, 2001]