§ 58-215. Industrial, commercial, municipal, and research open burning.

(a)

Open burning in connection with industrial, commercial, or municipal operations is prohibited, except when the open burning is the only feasible method of operation and prior approval is obtained from the board of county commissioners and the state department of environmental protection, or when an emergency exists which requires immediate action to protect human health and safety.

(b)

Open burning and the use of outdoor heating devices which are essential to a research project are allowed provided prior approval is obtained from the board of county commissioners and the state department of environmental protection.

(c)

The application for approval under this section shall include the following:

(1)

The name, address, and telephone number of the person submitting the application;

(2)

The type of business or activity involved;

(3)

A description of the proposed equipment and operating practices, the type, quantity, composition and amount of air contaminants to be released to the atmosphere;

(4)

The schedule of burning operations, if known;

(5)

The exact location of the requested open burning;

(6)

If applicable, reasons why no method other than open burning is feasible; and

(7)

Evidence that the proposed open burning has been approved by the fire control authority which has jurisdiction.

(d)

The board of county commissioners shall approve operations or research projects under this section only on specified conditions which protect the ambient air from pollutants and contaminants to the greatest extent, and may limit the approval to a specified time.

(Ord. No. 76-18, § 8, 9-21-76)