Chapter 8.30
FIRE RESTRICTIONS
Sections:
8.30.020 Outdoor fires prohibited.
8.30.030 Provisions supplemental.
8.30.010 Purpose.
A. The city has established a refuse collection system which enables the city’s residents to dispose of substantial amounts of refuse which would in the past have been incinerated.
B. The incineration of refuse, in light of the retirement nature of the community, has constituted a significant health hazard to the citizens of the city.
C. The incineration of refuse has further constituted a severe and serious fire hazard within the city limits of the city.
D. It is the purpose of this chapter to prevent unnecessary outdoor burning which is found to be dangerous to the health and welfare of the city’s citizens. (Ord. 559 § 1, 1989)
8.30.020 Outdoor fires prohibited.
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or allow any outdoor fire within the city limits of Sequim except as hereinafter authorized.
B. The following fires are allowed:
1. Normal cooking fires contained in barbecue pits, hibachis, barbecue grills or similar facilities;
2. Small fires for pleasure, religious, ceremonial or like social purposes; not to exceed two feet in diameter or width;
3. Fire from flares, torches, waste gas burners, incense burners and insect pots.
C. The following outdoor fires may be allowed when authorized by permit only:
1. A fire authorized by the Fire District No. 3 chief for the prevention of a fire hazard, provided no alternate means of prevention is reasonably available.
2. A fire authorized by the Fire District No. 3 chief for the disposal of dangerous materials, provided no alternate means of disposal is reasonably available.
3. A fire authorized by the Fire District No. 3 chief for instruction in the method of fighting fires or testing of fire resistive materials and fire protective equipment.
4. A fire for the disposal of waste material provided no alternate means of disposal is reasonably available.
D. The outdoor fire permit required under subsection C of this section shall be obtained from the District No. 3 fire department prior to any burning. (Ord. 559 § 1, 1989)
8.30.030 Provisions supplemental.
This chapter shall be in addition and supplemental to federal, state and other fire codes and ordinances. (Ord. 559 § 1, 1989)
8.30.040 Violation – Penalty.
Any persons convicted of a violation of this chapter, or any part thereof, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and may be punished by a fine of not more than $250.00. (Ord. 559 § 1, 1989)
8.30.050 Effective date.
The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be in full force and effect after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. (Ord. 559 § 1, 1989)