1997-15 Adding Chapter 8.30 Incenerators and Open BurningINCINERATORS AND OPEN BURNING
Sections:
8.30.010 Applicable to road system.
8.30.020 Garbage burning prohibited.
8.30.030 Incinerators -- approved types.
8.30.040 Incinerators -- outdoor burning regulations.
8.30.050 Open burning.
8.30.060 Special permits.
8.30.070 Revocation of permits.
8.30.080 Recreational fires.
8.30.090 Recreational fires prohibited.
8.30.100 Liability and responsibility.
8.30.010 Applicable to road system. This chapter applies to all persons and property on the
Kodiak Island road system.
8.30.020 Garbage burning prohibited. The burning of garbage, either inside or outside of
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
ORDINANCE NO. 97 -15
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.30 INCINERATORS AND OPEN BURNING
TO THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
WHEREAS, the fire protection service areas and the city of Kodiak have developed
a permitting system for outdoor burning; and
WHEREAS, the permitting would apply to the entire road system ; and
WHEREAS, the permitting would allow for efficient area -wide response to fire calls;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND
BOROUGH THAT:
Section 1: This ordinance is a general and permanent nature and shall become a
part of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances.
Section 2: Title 8 of the Kodiak Island Borough Code of Ordinances is amended by
adding:
Chapter 8.30
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
Introduced by: Mayor Selby
Requested by: Fire Departments
Drafted by: Fire Departments
Introduced: 08/07/97
Public Hearing: 08/21/97
Amended: 08/21/97
Adopted: 08/21/97
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buildings, is prohibited.
8.30.030 Incinerators -- approved types. Out -of -doors burning of paper and other burnable
materials is authorized in an approved -type incinerator and in accordance with the rules and
regulations prescribed in this chapter. Approved types of incinerators are:
A. A standard 55 gallon oil drum, 18 gauge, provided that:
1. the bottom of the drum be perforated with sufficient holes to provide draft
adequate for the complete burning of combustible materials;
2. the drum be raised above the ground and supported with non - combustible
material so that there is adequate circulation for the draft to function; and
3. a screen top of not more than one -half inch (1/2") mesh is used to cover the
open top of drum whenever trash is being burned.
B. The National Fire Protection Association's pamphlet number 82, current
edition, pertaining to commercial and industrial incinerators, rubbish handling, and the installation
and use of incinerators and rubbish chutes and disposal of rubbish is adopted as the standard to
be used and by reference is made part of this chapter and has the force and effect as though set
out in full in this chapter. Copies of pamphlet number 82 are available in the office of the city
of Kodiak fire marshall.
8.30.040 Incinerators -- outdoor burning regulations. The out - - doors burning of paper and
other burnable materials in, and the use of, incinerators prescribed by section 8.30.030 must be
not less than fifteen feet (15') from any structure and is subject to these rules and regulations:
A. Burning is allowed only between sunrise and sunset and when authorized by annual
permit.
B. Burning is prohibited when wind speed is fifteen (15) knots or greater.
C. Burning of any material that gives off a dense or offensive smoke is prohibited; e.g.
plastics, rubber, petroleum products.
D. The burning of garbage and other slow burning materials in incinerators is prohibited.
It is the intent of this chapter to provide authority and prescribe an inexpensive type incinerator
to burn papers so as to readily burn and create as little fire hazard as possible. Nothing in this
chapter is to be construed as advocating the burning of materials more suitable disposed of through
available recycling programs.
E. Incinerators must attended at all times when in use.
8.30.050 Open burning. The burning of grass, tree branches, scrap lumber, and other burnables
which are not to be burned in incinerators prescribed in this chapter may be burned out -of- doors,
provided a permit is obtained as prescribed in this chapter and further provided the person
obtaining such a permit is in attendance or causes another adult to be in attendance during the
period of such burning.
A. An annual written permit for all burning authorized by this chapter shall be obtained
prior to burning any materials authorized by this chapter. Burning permits shall be issued at
advertised locations.
B. Permits shall state:
1. the requirements for notifying the fire department when burning is intended;
2. that an adult must be in attendance at all times;
3. hours and wind speed during which burning may be conducted;
4. required special equipment such as fire extinguisher, fire hose, or fire truck;
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5. that burning is to be conducted not less than fifty feet (50') from any
structure, or less than twenty-five feet (25') from any structure if the burn pile is three feet (3')
or less in diameter and two feet (2') or less in height; and
6. such other safety precautions as may be required by the official authorizing
the issuance of the permit.
8.30.060 Special permits. Special permits may be issued to building contractors or other persons
whose business requires frequent burning of materials covered by this chapter. Such permits, in
addition to the requirements of this chapter, may contain such further restrictions and requirements
as the officials authorizing the permit deem necessary in the interest of minimizing fire hazards.
8.30.070 Revocation of permits. Any permit issued under this chapter is revocable by any
authorized fire department official or the mayor.
8.30.080 Recreational fires. Fires less than three feet (3') in diameter and two feet (2') in height
and contained in camp fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, or barbeque pits and used for pleasure,
religious, ceremonial, cooking, or similar purposes are permitted without burning permits,
provided there is an adult in attendance at all times.
8.30.090 Recreational fires prohibited. Recreational fires are prohibited during times of high
fire danger as determined by the fire department official or state department of natural resources.
8.30.100 Liability and responsibility. No provision of this chapter is intended to reduce the
responsibility or liability for any personal or property damage caused by negligence while burning
with or without a burning permit.
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS TWENTY -FIRST DAY OF AUGUST, 1997
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
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Donna F. Smith, CMC /AAE, Borough Clerk
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska
J me M. Selby, Borough Ma
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Robin Heinrichs, Presiding Officer
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