§ 15-99. Open burning for training firefighters.

(a)

Except as provided in subsection 15-98(b), open burning is allowed for the instruction and training of organized firefighters or industrial employees under the supervision of the appropriate fire control official, provided that all such burning is conducted at a fire training center certified by the department of financial services, division of state fire marshal, and does not involve the burning of any asbestos-containing material, mercury-containing devices, or hazardous wastes.

(b)

A structure not on the premises of a certified fire training center may be burned for the instruction and training of organized firefighters provided the following conditions are met:

(1)

The burning activities shall be conducted under the auspices of a certified training center or by an organized fire department recognized by the division of state fire marshal. The burning activities shall be supervised by a fire training instructor certified by the division of state fire marshal. Furthermore, the burning activities shall be conducted in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association document entitled "Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions," 2002 Edition (NFPA 1403). A copy of the document entitled "Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions," 2002 Edition (NFPA 1403) is available for review at the EPD office, and may be available from the National Fire Protection Association, P.O. Box 9101, Quincy, MA 02269-9101.

(2)

The burning of the structure and disposal of the waste products shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable provisions of 40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M, National Emissions Standard for Asbestos, adopted in F.A.C. Rule 62-R204.800.

(3)

Prior to the structure being burned, all asbestos-containing materials, mercury-containing devices, hazardous wastes, and vinyl siding shall be removed.

(4)

The division of forestry and EPD shall be notified at least ten (10) days in advance of commencement of the burning exercise.

(Ord. No. 2007-05 , § 12, 5-22-07)