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In this Ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the
designated meaning unless a different meaning is expressly provided or
the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Alarm System. An electronic, mechanical, ultrasonic or other
kind of device which is designed to detect unauthorized entry to
property, fires on property or other situations which require
response to the property by a public safety officer.
Board The Town Board of the Town of Springfield.
Clerk-Treasurer The Town of Springfield Clerk-Treasurer.
Fire Chief The person designated as the director of the fire
department which provides fire protection to the property on which a
violation has allegedly occurred.
Person Any natural person, firm, partnership, corporation,
limited liability company, entity or other organization.
Public Safety Officer Any police officer, fire fighter,
deputy sheriff, emergency medical technician, ambulance driver,
hazardous materials team member or marshal.
5.02 OPEN BURNING AND FIRE CONTROL
Prohibition. No person may build, start, maintain or set a fire
in the Town of Springfield except as expressly permitted in this
ordinance.
Permits. Persons who wish to set or use fire in a manner which is
authorized in this ordinance may obtain a permit from the municipal
fire department serving the property. The permit shall be obtained,
free of charge, from the appropriate Fire Chief or the Chief’s
designee. The permit authorizes its holder to set and use fire only
as specified in the permit. The permit may contain any appropriate
conditions for protection of the public, such as making fire
extinguishers available and providing appropriate personnel to
supervise the burn. The permit does not constitute a determination
that any particular fire is safe.
Authorized Fires. The following uses of fire are authorized if a
permit for the same has been issued by the Fire Chief or designee:
Controlled burning of grass and vegetation, with permission
of the landowner, for environmental management purposes,
provided that fire suppression equipment and personnel are
available at all times as directed by the permit.
Campfires in fire pits located in established campgrounds or
parks, which shall not require a permit.
Ceremonial bonfires; and campfires. Campfires require a
permit if the campfire is more than five feet in diameter, or is
constructed outside of a fireplace, pit or enclosure.
Controlled burning of dry leaves and other non-offensive yard
waste, except that no burning may occur on days on which the
prevailing winds may endanger others or cause spread of the
fire. Any such burning shall take place not less than 30 feet
from any residence, and off of the pavement or curb of the road.
No household waste or chemicals may be incinerated in such a
burn.
Operation of an incinerator or refuse burning barrel, without
a permit, if the device has a fireproof wire mesh cover and air
opening of no more than one-half inch (½") in diameter. However,
the only materials which may be incinerated are: unpainted and
untreated wood, paper or cardboard generated by the property
owner. No person may burn wet rubbish, oils or petrochemicals;
asphalt, plastic or rubber products. Burning barrels shall be
located at least 30 feet from adjoining residences and five (5)
feet from property lines, and may be placed only in side yards
or rear yards.
Other burning as authorized on a one-time basis by the Fire
Chief or designee, but not as an alternative to recycling or
proper household waste disposal.
The Fire Chief shall have the authority to ban all outdoor fires
during periods of dry or windy weather when the Fire Chief
determines that it is necessary to do so for the protection of the
public.
Any person setting or maintaining a fire is strictly responsible
for all damages caused by that fire. Any person who has been
determined to have caused fire damage to the property or person of
another may be barred by the Fire Chief from obtaining any permits
under this ordinance. Such person may be restored to burning
privileges by the Board if the Board determines that the person has
provided reasonable assurances that they will exercise their burning
privileges reasonably.
5.03 INTERFERENCE WITH PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS.
No person may interfere with the efforts of any public safety
officer to discharge that officer’s lawful duties. As used in this
section, the term "interfere" means to impede, obstruct, hamper,
burden, or increase the difficulty of the response of a public
safety officer.
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