[HISTORY: Adopted by the by the Board of Trustees of the
Village of Round Lake 3-2-1998 by L.L. No. 1-1998; amended in its entirety 3-2-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
Open burning of materials can pose a threat to life and property
in the Village of Round Lake if not properly controlled. Such burning
can cause air pollution which can have detrimental effects on a citizen's
health. Such burning can spread and cause damage and possible loss
of life to other properties and their owners. It is the purpose of
this chapter to provide for the safety, healthy protection and general
welfare of persons and property in the Village of Round Lake by restricting
the open burning of combustible materials. It is not the intent of
this chapter to prohibit recreational burning if proper precautions
are followed.
Except as permitted elsewhere in this chapter, the following
materials shall not be allowed to be burned in an open fire:
Nothing contained in this chapter shall pertain to the operation
of outdoor fireplaces or grills where the source of heat is either
wood, charcoal or gas.
Burning in an open fire, provided that it is not contrary to
any other law, will be allowed as follows.:
A.
Land clearing/cleanup and/or demolition material consisting of unpainted,
unvarnished and untreated wood, trees, tree trimmings, or brush. Such
burning shall be done only at the site where the materials are generated,
provided that the Village of Round Lake is exempt from the requirements
of this section.
B.
Bonfires for recreational purposes with a flame height not to exceed
five feet.
C.
Prior to any open burning the proper fire company and the County
Sheriff's office shall be notified. Such notification shall include
the location and time of the burn. The Sheriff's office shall
also be notified when the burn is completed.
D.
Open fires allowed under this section shall be attended at all times
by a responsible adult.
E.
Appropriate fire-extinguishing equipment, as designated by the Fire
Marshal, shall be available at all times during the burn.
A.
Burning allowed under this chapter does not relieve the person conducting
the burn from the responsibility of courtesy to neighbors, nor does
it relieve him/her from the responsibility of not interfering with
the enjoyment of life or property of others. It is his/her responsibility
to take steps that assure no off-site nuisances from smoke, embers,
etc., occur.
B.
The Fire Marshal can order any fire extinguished if he deems proper
responsibility is not being exercised.
C.
This chapter does not relieve the person performing the burn of the
responsibility of obtaining any other permits required by state or
other agencies.
Enforcement of this chapter shall be by the Village of Round
Lake Fire Marshals, Round Lake Code Enforcement Officers, the Saratoga
County Sheriff or the New York State Troopers.
A.
A first violation of this chapter is a first offense, punishable
by a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment for a period not to exceed
15 days, or both. For the purpose of conferring jurisdiction upon
courts and judicial officers generally, violations of this chapter
shall be deemed misdemeanors, and, for such purpose, all provisions
of law relating to misdemeanors shall apply to such violation. In
addition thereto, the Village authorities shall have such other remedies
as are provided by law to restrain, correct or abate any violation
of this chapter.
B.
For a second offense within five years of the first offense, there
shall be a fine of not less than $350 and not more than $700 or not
exceeding six months' imprisonment, or both.
C.
For a third or subsequent offense within a five-year period, there
shall be a fine of not less than $700 and not more than $1,000 or
not exceeding six months' imprisonment, or both.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The Village of Round Lake Fire Marshals are the chief firematic officers of the fire companies contracting with the Village for fire protection. A Fire Marshal is responsible for seeing that burning is done in compliance with Chapter 99. A Fire Marshal is responsible for issuing burn prohibitions when conditions so dictate. A Fire Marshal is responsible for having all fires extinguished that are burning unsafely. A Fire Marshal has the authority to issue appearance tickets for violations of Chapter 99.
The animal and vegetable waste resulting from the handling,
preparation, cooking and serving of food.
Any outdoor fire or outdoor smoke-producing process from
which air contaminants are emitted directly into the outdoor atmosphere.
All waste material, including but not limited to garbage,
rubbish, incinerator residue, street sweepings, dead animals and offal.
Solid or liquid waste material, including but not limited
to paper and paper products, rags, trees or leaves, needles and branches
therefrom, vines, lawn and garden debris, furniture, cans, crockery,
plastics, cartons, chemicals, paint, grease, sludge, oils and other
petroleum products, wood, sawdust, demolition materials, tires and
automobiles and other vehicles and parts for junk, salvage or disposal.
Rubbish shall not include garbage, incinerator residue, street sweepings,
dead animals or offal.
