§ 15-98. Open burning of land clearing debris.

(a)

Open burning of land clearing debris is allowed provided:

(1)

The open burning is restricted to the site where the land clearing debris is generated; and

(2)

The fire is ignited after 9:00 a.m.; and

(3)

The fire is completely extinguished one (1) hour before sunset; and

(4)

The fire is attended by qualified personnel, and adequate fire extinguishing equipment is available at all times; and

(5)

The moisture content and composition of material to be burned is favorable to good burning which will minimize smoke; and

(6)

Prior to conducting the open burning, the person responsible for the burning activity contacts the division of forestry and the local firefighting authority having jurisdiction regarding the planned burning activity.

(b)

If the open burning resulting from the land clearing operation is creating a nuisance, as determined by the environmental protection officer or the local firefighting authority having jurisdiction, then the environmental protection officer and the chief of the local firefighting authority having jurisdiction have the authority to suspend or defer open burning or require the use of an air curtain incinerator.

(c)

Except as provided above in this section, open burning of any other land clearing debris shall be conducted using an air curtain incinerator operated in compliance with Rule 62-210.300, F.A.C. or Rule 62-296.401, F.A.C. and all applicable terms of the incinerator's air permit.

(Ord. No. 2018-10 , § 8, 6-5-18)