2967-26 Fire Pit Ordinance-Redlined.pdf

a. Prohibitions. All materials which are not an Approved Fuel Type are prohibited from being used to fuel a fire, or from being burned within an Approved Fire Device, including, but not limited to, leaves, trash, rubbish, construction debris, pressure treated wood, plastic, glass, or synthetic fabric. B. Location. Recreational fires shall not be located within 15 feet of any Combustible Structure or overhanging branches. No Approved Fire Devices may be used on any porch, deck, balcony, or any other portion of a building; within any room or space; or under any building overhang. a. Exceptions. Non-Wood Burning Fireplaces may be utilized on a porch, deck, or balcony. C. Weather. No Recreational Fire shall be kindled when winds exceed 10 mph or when a burn ban or drought warning has been issued by the NJ Forest Fire Service, the West Orange Fire Department or the New Jersey Department of Environmental protection. D. Screening. No Recreational Fire shall be permitted to be burned in a Wood-Burning Fire Pit unless all openings are covered with wire mesh or other screening materials that will prevent the passage of sparks or embers. E. Extinguishment. No Recreational Fire shall be permitted to be burned unless the fire is constantly attended and supervised by an adult until the fire is extinguished. A fire extinguisher, garden hose, and/or sand filled bucket shall be located within 10 feet of the Approved Fire Device. F. Nuisance. No Recreational Fire shall be permitted to be burned which causes escape into the open air from any stack, vent, chimney or any entrance to the open air or from any fire into the open air of such quantities of smoke, fly ash, dust, fumes, vapors, mists or gases as to cause injury, detriment, or annoyance or to endanger comfort, repose, health or safety. G. Prohibition. Any Recreational Fire which violates any provision of this Ordinance is prohibited. H. Enforcement. This Ordinance may be enforced, and the immediate extinguishment of any Recreational Fire, which interferes with the health, safety or welfare of neighboring residents or properties may be ordered by the Fire Chief, Police Chief Director of Health and Welfare and/or Zoning Official or authorized designee. I. Violations. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine set by resolution. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day

ial or authorized designee. I. Violations. Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be punished by a fine set by resolution. A separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues. SECTION 3. If any section, paragraph, subdivision, sentence, clause, or provision of this Ordinance shall be adjudged invalid, such adjudication shall apply only to the section, paragraph,