Sec. 420.202. - Bonfires.

(a) This Section shall not authorize any type of open burning not specifically authorized by other provisions of the Ordinance Code but shall be construed to impose cumulative regulations for safety of persons and property. (b) No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained without permission from the Chief, Fire Prevention. (c) No person shall kindle or maintain any bonfire or authorize any such fire to be kindled or maintained on any private land unless the location is not less than 50 feet from any structure and adequate provision is made to prevent fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any structure. (d) Bonfires shall be constantly attended by a competent person until the fire is extinguished. This person shall have a garden hose connected to the water supply, or other fire extinguishing equipment readily available for use. (e) The Director of Fire and Rescue may prohibit any or all bonfires and other open burning when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make the fires hazardous. (Ord. 97-539-E, § 6)