The following acts are permitted under this chapter, provided
that a written permit is first obtained from the Fire Marshal or Fire
Wardens of the Town of Orange:
A.
Kindling or allowing to be kindled an outdoor fire.
B.
Bon-type fires.
C.
A nonconforming fire or special use fire of a type other than listed
in this chapter which may be required due to unique nature or condition,
such as, but not limited to, a prescribed burn for forest fire control.
D.
Fire suppression training fires in accordance with the following
provisions:
(1)
The burn must be exclusively for fire prevention training. The burning
shall not be used as a means to dispose of waste material, including,
but not limited to, tires and other hazardous materials.
(2)
All hazardous materials must be removed and disposed of prior to
conducting the fire suppression training removed by a licensed abatement
contractor in accordance with the applicable local and state regulations
regarding such activities.
(3)
Asphalt shingles and asphalt or plastic siding shall be removed prior
to the practice burn unless the Fire Chief determines that they are
necessary for the fire practice.
(4)
At least seven days before a planned practice burn, residents within
a one-thousand-foot radius of the site of the proposed burn shall
be notified.
(5)
All fire suppression training shall conform to the latest edition
established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard
on Live Fire Training Evolutions (NFPA 1403).
E.
An annual operating permit can be issued to a resident for approved
fire pits that will be used throughout the year. Such permit will
require an initial inspection by the Fire Marshal to determine compliance
with this chapter, and any other applicable standard. Each permit
shall be valid for 12 months after the date of issuance, and must
be renewed after such time.
(1)
If a resident obtains an annual fit pit operating permit, it shall
be that person's responsibility to verify that acceptable conditions
exist to burn and the arrangement or configuration of such pit has
not changed from the initial inspection by the Fire Marshal.
(2)
Any changes to the location, layout, or configuration of the fire
pit will require a reinspection by the Fire Marshal.
