2007-16
BILL NO. 2007-16
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING OPEN BURNING;
REQUIRING BURNING PERMITS; ADDING
SECTION 921 OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
THE CITY OF RICHFIELD DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Chapter 9 of the Richfield City Code is amended by adding a new
section to read as follows:
Section 921 - Open Burninq Restrictions
921.01. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to promote the general health,
welfare and safety by regulating open burning within the City of Richfield.
921.03. Definitions. Subdivision 1. The following words and terms, when used in
this section, shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates
otherwise:
Subd. 2. "Fire Marshal" means the City of Richfield employee appointed by
the city manager as fire marshal.
Subd. 3. "Open burning" means a fire burning in matter, whether
concentrated or dispersed, which is not contained within a fully enclosed firebox,
structure or vehicle and from which the products of combustion are emitted directly
to the open atmosphere without passing through a stack, duct or chimney.
Subd. 4. "Recreational fire" means a fire set for cooking, warming or
ceremonial purposes.
921.05. Open Burning Prohibited Except by Permit. No person may cause, allow,
or permit open burning within the City except as provided in this section.
921.07. Exceptions to Open Burning Prohibition. Subdivision 1. Open burning of
the types, and subject to the conditions as stated in the following subdivisions, is
exempt from the prohibition in subsection 921.05 of this code.
Subd. 2. Recreational fires. Recreational fires are allowed in accordance
with all of the following conditions:
a. Fires must comply with the Minnesota Fire Code requirements;
b. Fires must be conducted only between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and
11 :00 p.m.;
c. At least one person 18 years of age or older must be in attendance at
all times until the fire is extinguished;
d. At least one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating, a
charged garden hose, or a five-gallon pail of dirt or sand must be
available at all times until the fire is extinguished;
e. Fires must be extinguished to the point of cold before being left
unattended.
f. Fires must not be more than three feet in diameter or two feet in
height;
g. Fires must be contained in a fire pit or enclosure that is constructed
from brick, masonry, metal or other noncombustible material;
h. Fires must be located at least 25 feet away from any combustible
structure, except that fires in a manufactured container may be
located no less than 15 feet away from a combustible structure that is
located on the same property;
Only dried wood from trees or small branches or charcoal may be
burned; no trash, yard debris, construction debris, plastic, or treated,
pained, varnished or otherwise coated materials may be burned; and
Fires must be immediately extinguished when ordered by a firefighter
or police officer. A firefighter or police officer may order any
recreational fire to be extinguished if the fire poses a nuisance to
surrounding residences. A nuisance is deemed to exist if the fire
generates flying embers that pose a hazard to property or generates
smoke or odors that unreasonably interfere with the use or enjoyment
of neighboring properties.
Subd. 3. Cooking Fires. Burning of dried wood or charcoal is allowed within
an outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill or smoker for cooking purposes.
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City of Richfield
(Official Publication)
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
BILL NO. 2007-16
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING OPEN BURNING;
REQUIRING PERMITS; ADDING SECTION 921 OF
THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE
On September 25, 2007 the Richfield City Council
adopted an ordinance designated as Bill No. 2007-16, the
title of which is stated above. This summary of the ordi-
nance is published pursuant to Section 3.12 of the Rich-
field City Charter. The ordinance adopts restrictions and
regulations of open burning including recreational fires.
Copies of the ordinance are available for public inspection
in the office of the city clerk during normal business hours
or upon request by calling 612-243-4503 of the Richfield
Fire Department.
/s/
Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk
(Oct. 4,2007) d2-biIl2007-16