<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 30-49. - Control and prohibition of open burning.</div>
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               (a)
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               <span class="ital">General.</span> A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any
               open burning unless conducted and approved in accordance with this section and Asheville-Buncombe
               Air Quality Agency Code, chapter 4, section 1900 or as amended. Any conflict between
               this section and any state code or regulation, the state code or regulation shall
               prevail.
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               (b)
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               <span class="ital">Prohibited open burning.</span> The fire marshal shall have the authority to issue a county wide open burn ban when
               atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous. Exception:
               Prescribed burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of wildland fire when authorized
               by the fire code official or fire suppression and mitigation agency.
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               (c)
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               <span class="ital">Permit required.</span> A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with section
               105.6 of the N.C. Fire Prevention Code prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural
               or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests,
               or a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits
               issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
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               (d)
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               <span class="ital">Authorization.</span> Where required by state or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted
               with prior approval from the state or local air quality management authority, provided
               that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed.
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               (e)
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               <span class="ital">Extinguishment authority.</span> Where open burning creates or adds to a hazardous situation, the fire code official,
               a county service district fire chief, or their designee is authorized to order the
               extinguishment of the open burning operation.
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               (f)
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               <span class="ital">Location.</span> The location for open burning shall be not less than 50 feet (15,240 mm) from any
               structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within
               50 feet (15,240 mm) of any structure.
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               (g)
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               <span class="ital">Exceptions.</span>
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               (1)
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               Fires in approved containers that are not less than 15 feet (4,572 mm) from a structure.
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               (2)
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               The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet (7,620 mm) where the
               pile size is 3 feet (914 mm) or less in diameter and 2 feet (610 mm) or less in height.
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               (h)
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               <span class="ital">Bonfires.</span> A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of a structure or combustible
               material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions that could cause
               a fire to spread within 50 feet (15,240 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior
               to ignition. A bonfire shall require a permit and inspection prior to occurrence by
               the fire code official.
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               (i)
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               <span class="ital">Recreational fires.</span> Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet (7,620 mm) of a structure
               or combustible material. Conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet
               (7,620 mm) of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
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               (j)
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               <span class="ital">Portable outdoor fireplaces.</span> Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
               and shall not be operated within 15 feet (3,048 mm) of a structure or combustible
               material. Exception: Portable outdoor fireplaces used at one- and two-family dwellings.
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               (k)
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               <span class="ital">Attendance.</span> Open burning, bonfires, recreational fires, and use of portable outdoor fireplaces
               shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable
               fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing
               equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water container, shall
               be available for immediate utilization.
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               (l)
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               <span class="ital">Violation.</span> A violation of this section may result in the assessment of a civil penalty up $500.00
               per violation. In addition, a violation of this chapter shall constitute a Class 3
               misdemeanor as set forth in N.C. Gen. Stat. Â§ G.S. 14-4. The maximum fine for a violation
               under this chapter is $500.00 or a maximum 30 days imprisonment. These penalties are
               separate and apart from additional penalties imposed by other local, state, or federal
               agencies.
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            <p class="historynote0">
               (Ord. No.
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="12776" data-ordinance-id="1233900">
                  23-08-01
                  </a>
               , Â§ 1(k), 8-1-23)
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