HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance No. 0484CITY OF MEDINA
ORDINANCE NO. 484
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE AS RELATED
TO OPEN BURNINGS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MEDINA DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 11.101 of the Uniform Fire Code
Amended:
Section 11.101 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by
Ordinance No. 355 is amended to read as follows:
Section 11.101 Open Burning, (a) Scope: This section
shall apply to all open outdoor fires.
EXCEPTIONS:
1. Small fires for cooking or campfire purposes when
contained in a stove, pot, receptacle, or other
burner designed and used for such purposes.
2. Flares, torches, pots or burners for emergency
signaling, the destruction or control of insects,
incense burners, and discharge of fireworks
authorized by state law.
3. Fires for fire fighting training or testing when
under the supervision of a public fire department.
4. Permitted fires under the jurisdiction of State
Department of Natural Resources regulations.
(b) Permit Required. For permits to kindle or
maintain any open outdoor fire, see Section 4.101.
The chief or any exployee of the City of Medina may
revoke or suspend any permit for open burning without a
hearing as provided for in Section 4.107 in the event of
any of the following exist:
1. Any of the requirements of Section 4.107 have been
violated.
2. Burning presents a fire hazard due to atmospheric
or other conditions.
3. Burning is not in compliance with regulations of the
Puget Sound Air pollution Control Agency.
4. Burning causes visible smoke or odors to pass over
occupied properties.
(c) Prohibitions. Burning of garbage, rubbish, tires,
plastics, or waste petroleum products is prohibited.
Burning of bulky waste, or natural vegetation from land
clearing operations is prohibited. Burning of uncut
vegetation is prohibited unless authorized by the
chief.
(d) Restrictions. No material to be burned in the open
shall cover a ground area of more than 16 square feet
nor be piled more than 9 feet high, unless authorized by
the chief. No more than one open burning fire may be
conducted at the same time on any single property.
No person shall kindle or maintain any open fire where
the location is less than 20 feet from any structure. A
clear distance of 10 feet shall be provided between any
open fire and any combustible material.
(a) Attendance of Open Fires. All open burning shall
be constantly attended by a competent person until such
fire is extinguished. The person shall have a garden
hose connected to a water supply or other approved fire
extinguishing equipment available.
(f) Fire Extinguishment Authorized. The chief or any
employee of the City of Medina may order immediate
extinguishment of any fire in violation of this
ordinance.
Section 2. Section 11.112 of the Uniform Fire Code
Amended:
Section 11.112 of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by
Ordinance No. 355 is amended to read as follows:
Section 11.112 Burning Periods. Burning of cut or
fallen vegetation materials shall be permitted year
-round. Such fires shall not be started before the time
of sunrise and must be extinguished by the time of
sunset.
Section 3. Definition of Chief; All references to
"Chief" within this ordinance and within the Uniform Fire Code
shall refer to the Chief of the Bellevue Fire Department or to
such members of the Bellevue Fire Department to whom he may
designate the functions or responsibilities described in this
ordinance or in the Uniform Fire Code.
Section 4. Effective Date: This ordinance shall take
effect five (5) days a tei- rTpub Sication or the publication of
a summary of its intent and content.
PASSED BY AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF A MAJORITY OF THE CITY
COUNCIL ON THE loth DAY OF April , 1989, AND
SIGNED IN AUTHENTICATION OF PASSAGE THE loth DAY OF
April , 1989.
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Approved as to form:
KIrK R. WInes, City Attorney
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