[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Borough of
Collingswood: Art. I, 8-16-1971 by Ord. No. 662
as Ch. 33, Art. I, of the 1971 Code; Art. II, 8-16-1971
by Ord. No. 662 as Ch. 33, Art. II, of the 1971 Code. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 8-16-1971 by Ord. No. 662
as Ch. 33, Art. I, of the 1971 Code]
It shall be unlawful to cause or permit the emission of noxious gases,
fumes, smoke containing soot, dust or other objectionable materials from any
chimney, smokestack or other vent, in such a quantity or of such a character
as to endanger or be likely to endanger the public health, safety or property
of any person within the limits of the Borough of Collingswood.
Any owner, agent, manager, tenant or occupant of any building to which
is attached any chimney, smokestack or other vent connected with any stationary
engine, steam boiler, fuel-burning equipment or any other apparatus or equipment
which does or is likely to emit noxious gases, fumes, smoke containing soot,
dust or other objectionable materials shall place upon said chimney, smokestack
or other vent some satisfactory device for eliminating such noxious gases,
fumes, smoke containing soot, dust or other objectionable materials before
they are discharged into the open air.
Nothing in this Article shall be construed to prohibit the use of any
steam roller, steam derrick, tar kettle or other machine, furnace or contrivance
in the construction or repair of any street, highway or building or for the
grading or dredging of any land or body of water or any locomotive operated
by any railroad or public utility company.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Article shall be
subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.), imprisonment
in the county jail not exceeding ninety (90) days or a period of community
service not exceeding ninety (90) days, or any combination thereof, in the
discretion of the court. Each day on which said violation continues or occurs
shall be deemed a distinct and separate offense.
[Adopted 8-16-1971 by Ord. No. 662
as Ch. 33, Art. II, of the 1971 Code]
It shall be unlawful to cause or permit the emission of noxious and
offensive gases, fumes, dust and odors from any factory, mill, plant, storehouse,
warehouse or other building or from any yard or open lot in such a quantity
or of such a character as to endanger or be likely to endanger the public
health and safety or in such a quantity or of such a character as to be offensive
or objectionable to the occupants of other properties or to persons passing
in and along the public highways of the Borough of Collingswood.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this Article shall be
subject to a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.), imprisonment
in the county jail not exceeding ninety (90) days or a period of community
service not exceeding ninety (90) days, or any combination thereof, in the
discretion of the court. Each day on which said violation continues or occurs
shall be deemed a distinct and separate offense.
