Fulton Definitions ordinance (§ 50-92)

For purposes of this article, and in addition to the definitions contained in Section 202 of the 2015 International Fire Code, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings set forth below:

Burn permit means a written or electronic authorization issued by the fire official allowing open burning under specific conditions and for a limited period of time.

Fire official means the fire chief of the City of Fulton, or one or more qualified persons designated by the fire chief to administer and enforce this article and the International Fire Code.

Open burning means the burning of materials wherein products of combustion are emitted directly into the open air without passing through a chimney or stack.

Prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, garbage, rubbish, construction debris, treated or painted wood, plastics, rubber, tires, petroleum products, or hazardous materials.

Recreational fire means an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish, where the fuel is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, barbecue grill, or barbecue pit, and has a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height, used for pleasure, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar

purposes.

Recreational fire structure means a non-combustible, purpose-built fire pit, fireplace, or fire ring designed to contain a recreational fire, including commercially manufactured or site-constructed fire pits or fire rings constructed of non-combustible material.