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62 <br />(g) "Burner" means a firebox, barrel or similar container used for an outdoor fare, but <br />not including grills or barbecues used principally for the cooking of food. <br />(h) "Campfire " has the same meaning as "Recreational Fire. " <br />Subd. 2. Exemptions. The following types of open burning shall be exempted from the <br />prohibition of Subd. 1. <br />(a) Recreational fares or campfires subject to the provisions of 1325.16 Subd. 11. <br />(b) Fires purposely set under the supervision of the Fire Department for instruction and <br />training. <br />(c) Fires for which a bunting permit has been obtained. <br />Subd. 3. Burning Permit. Except for permits issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural <br />Resources for fire training, the Fire Chief or designee may issue a burning permit for any of the <br />following reasons: <br />(ca) Fire set for the elimination of fire hazard which cannot be abated by any other <br />practical means. <br />(b) Fires purposely set for forest and game management purposes when not other <br />alternative methods are practical. <br />(c) Ground thawing for utility repair and construction. <br />Subd. 4. Prohibited Materials. <br />(a) No permit may be issued for the open burning of oils, petro fuels, rubber, plastics, <br />chemically treated materials, or other materials which produce excessive or noxious <br />smoke such as tires, railroad ties, treated, painted or glued wood, composite shingles, <br />tar paper, insulation, composition board, sheetrock, wiring paint or paint fillers or <br />similar materials. <br />(b) No permit shall be issued for the open burning of hazardous waste or salvage <br />operations, solid waste generated from an industrial or manufacturing process or <br />from a service or commercial establishment, or building material generated from <br />demolition of commercial or industrial structures, or discarded material resulting <br />from the handling, processing, storage, preparation, serving or consumption offood. <br />Subd. 5. Procedure for Permit Issuance. <br />(a) Application for a burning permit shall be submitted to the Fire Chief on a form <br />prescribed by the City. <br />(b) The Fire Chief, or designee, shall review the application to insure compliance with <br />the provisions of this section and any applicable State laws and/or regulations. <br />(c) The Fire Chief, or designee, may inspect the proposed burn site on such occasions <br />and at such time as is deemed necessary to adequately review the application. <br />