2967-26 Fire Pit Ordinance-Redlined.doc.pdf

§ 18-7.1 Definitions. For the purposes of this Ordinance only and not to conflict with definitions published in the NJ Uniform Fire Code or other State or Federal regulations, the following definitions shall apply: a. “Approved Fire Device(s)” shall mean any commercially manufactured, permanent or portable structure or container designed to contain and control outdoor fires including but not limited to wood-burning, gas, and/or propane fire pits, chimineas, and outdoor propane or natural gas fireplace, with a total fuel area not exceeding three feet in diameter and two feet in height. b. “Approved Fuel Type” shall mean and refer to seasoned firewood, natural gas or propane. c. “Approved Recreational Fire” shall mean any fire which complies with the specifications set forth herein taking place on a residential property within the Township for the sole purpose of providing warmth or recreation, or for religious or ceremonial purposes, contained in an Approved Fire Device, fueled by an approved fuel type, occurring in an approved location, during approved weather conditions. d. “Combustible Structures” shall mean any permanent or temporary building, construction or other object which may ignite and burn when exposed to fire, embers, ashes, or heat, including but not limited to dwellings, garages, sheds, unroofed terraces, playground equipment, decks and fences. e. “Fire Pit” shall mean any open permanent or portable open structure or container designed to contain and control outdoor fires fueled by wood, gas, or propane. f. “Non-Wood Burning Fireplace” shall mean any enclosed permanent or portable structure designed to contain and control outdoor fires limited to being fueled solely by propane or natural gas. g. “Open Burning” shall mean the combustion of any material in the open air without a stack, chimney, or similar apparatus for emission control. h. “Recreational Fire” shall mean an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish, where the fuel being burned is contained in a fire pit, outdoor fireplace, or similar device for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, or similar purposes. This shall exclude outdoor devices (with wood, charcoal or natural/propane gas fuel) being utilized for cooking. i. “Wood-Burning Fire Pit” shall mean any open permanent or portable structure or container designed to contain and control outdoor fires fueled by seasoned

opane gas fuel) being utilized for cooking. i. “Wood-Burning Fire Pit” shall mean any open permanent or portable structure or container designed to contain and control outdoor fires fueled by seasoned firewood. § 18-7.2 Classification. All Recreational Fires are prohibited and considered unapproved unless they comply with the definition of an Approved Recreational Fire and the specifications set forth in § 18-7.3 of this Code. as , § 18-7.3 General Regulations A. Type of Fuel. No Recreational Fire shall be permitted to be burned unless it is fueled by an Approved Fuel Type. Deleted: a. Deleted: b. Deleted: c. Deleted: c. Deleted: d. Deleted: e. Deleted: ¶ ¶ ¶ Deleted: of Approved Recreational Fire Deleted: An approved outdoor fire is classified Deleted: any fire Deleted: taking place on a residential property within the Township for the sole purpose of providing warmth or recreation, including natural material or propane gas Classification. Deleted: Classification. Deleted: ¶ Deleted: Only seasoned firewood, natural gas or propane Deleted: may be used as fuel for outdoor fires.