§ 10-107. Open burning prohibited.

(a)

Except as herein provided, no person shall cause or permit open burning in any public or private place outside any building.

(b)

However, open burning may be conducted if no public nuisance is or will be created for:

(1)

Fires purposely set for the instruction and training of fire fighting personnel when authorized by the Fire Chief.

(2)

Fires set for the elimination of fire hazards or hazardous material where there is no other practical or lawful method of disposal, and such burning is authorized by the Director and the Fire Chief.

(3)

Camp fires and other fires used solely for recreational or ceremonial purposes, or for outdoor non-commercial preparation of food.

(4)

Fires purposely set for the management of forest or game in accordance with practices recommended by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife, the United States Forest Service and which are authorized by the Director, Fire Chief, and approved by the City Council.

(5)

The burning of refuse and other combustible materials generated in the operation of a domestic household when no regular garbage service is available.

(6)

The burning of hydrocarbons by atmospheric flares when no other means of disposal is practical.

(7)

The burning of trees, brush, grass, and other vegetable matter for the purpose of clearing land, and (agricultural crop burning) when:

[a]

The burning is not within one hundred and fifty (150) feet of an occupied residence or structure other than those located on property where the burning is conducted;

[b]

Care is used to minimize the amount of dirt on the material being burned;

[c]

Oils, rubber, and other similar materials which produce unreasonable amounts of air contaminants and smoke are not burned;

[d]

The burning occurs between three (3) hours after sunrise and three (3) hours before sunset; and

[e]

No traffic hazard is created.

(Ord. No. 0-7475-10)