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Sec. 46-2. Open burning.

(a) Supplemental rules. In conjunction with chapter 3, section 307 of the 2002 Arkansas fire prevention code, which has been adopted by reference by the city in section 46-51 of this Code, the following are the rules which must be followed when burning outdoors inside the city:

(1) A permit is required before burning commences. Permits may be obtained by calling the central fire station, 751-4510, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A fire may not be started before obtaining a permit.

(2) Fires shall be small and 50 feet or more from any building. Any variance from this subsection must be approved by the fire department and must meet the fire code provisions.

(3) A fire must be attended by a competent person at all times, which means the fire may not be too large in size or exceed the amount of locations for those attending the fire to properly manage and control it.

(4) Fire control equipment must be available, for example, a garden hose, water extinguisher, or heavy equipment. Anything other than water must be approved by the fire department.

(5) Burning plastics, rubber, shingles or anything that will create black smoke is prohibited.

(6) The fire must be out (completely extinguished) by dark.

(7) Gasoline may not be used to start the fire.

(b) Extinguishment of fire. These rules are in addition to those set out in the state fire prevention code and the fire department may require extinguishment of the fire if a complaint is received, such as the smoke blowing toward or into a person's home.

(Ord. No. 3341, § 1, 6-24-03)

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