§ 8.16.220. Requirements.

Outdoor wood furnaces must be constructed, established, installed, operated, and maintained in conformance with the following conditions:

(1)

After December 31 2015, only outdoor wood furnaces that meet federal regulations may be installed in the air pollution control district.

(2)

Only the following fuels may be burned in any new or existing outdoor wood furnace: natural, untreated wood, wood pellets, corn products, biomass pellets, or other listed fuels specifically permitted in the manufacturer's instructions such as fuel oil, natural gas, or propane backup.

(3)

After December 31, 2015, any outdoor wood furnace must be located on the property in compliance with the manufacturer's setback recommendations and/or testing and listing requirements for clearance of combustible materials.

(4)

After December 31, 2015, required chimney heights for outdoor wood furnaces installed;

a.

If located within three hundred feet of any residence not served by the furnace, the chimney must be at least two feet higher than the peak of the residence served.

b.

If located within one hundred feet of any residence not served by the furnace, the chimney must be at least two feet higher than the peak of the residence served or not served, whichever is higher.

( Ord. No. 12-1, § 1, 4-18-2012 ; Ord. No. 15-17, § 3, 12-18-2015 )