Susanville Municipal Code Ch. 8.12 Open Burning

It is unlawful to burn or cause to be burned any trash, rubbish, refuse or debris in an open fire without having first secured a permit from the fire chief or his duly authorized agent. Such burning shall not be permitted except within the hours of six a.m. to two p.m. On each permit there shall be stated the conditions of burning which must be complied with.

(Prior code § 8.4)

It is unlawful for any person having an established business at a fixed location, or who shall hereafter establish a business at a fixed place, to burn or cause to be burned any trash, refuse, rubbish or debris material or matter of any description whatever on the business premises, except in a furnace or stove having a flue or chimney not less than five feet in length, or if not in such a container such burning shall be done in an incinerator which has had the prior approval of the fire chief or duly authorized agent, which shall be kept by the operator of the incinerator. Such approved incinerator must be kept in good operative condition and will be subject to periodic inspection.

(Prior code § 8.5)

The fire chief or duly authorized agent may grant a special permit to burn grass upon vacant lots or other open spaces. No such burning will be lawful without such permit. Applicant for such permit will furnish the description of the lot or other open spaces to be burned. The permit shall describe the area to be burned, shall be for one day only, will set forth the time of such burning and shall require due precaution to be taken to prevent the spread of fire. The fire chief or duly authorized agents may impose additional requirements as deemed necessary.

(Prior code § 8.6)

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As to removal of grass, weeds, etc., generally, see Sections 8.28.010 to 8.28.040 of this code.

Every person occupying premises as owner or lessee shall keep the premises free of all material constituting a fire hazard. Where the fire chief or duly authorized agent finds that a fire hazard exists he or she shall notify the owner or lessee of the premises to remove the hazard. Failure to comply within a reasonable time, to be fixed by the fire chief or agent, is a violation of this chapter.

(Prior code § 8.7)

It is unlawful for any person, except public institutions and persons required by law, to burn debris, trash or rubbish in any incinerator at any time other than between the hours of six a.m. and two p.m.

(Prior code § 8.7-1)

The fire chief and agents duly authorized by him or her, are authorized and directed to enforce all the provisions of this chapter. For such purpose the fire chief and his or her agents shall have the powers of a police officer, and be subject to the provisions of this code dealing with the right of entry of inspection.

(Prior code § 8.8)