Chapter 5.22
FIRE, CRIMES RELATING TO
Sections:
5.22.010 Reckless burning.
5.22.020 Fire – Miscellaneous crimes.
5.22.030 Outdoor burning ban.
5.22.010 Reckless burning.
The following statutes of the state of Washington are adopted by reference.
RCW
9A.48.050 Reckless burning
9A.48.060 Reckless burning – Defenses
9A.48.010 Definition
[Ord. 2654 § 8, 1988; Ord. 2531, 1985].
5.22.020 Fire – Miscellaneous crimes.
The following statutes of the state of Washington are adopted by reference:
RCW
9.40.040 Operating engine or boiler without spark arrester
9.40.100 Injuring or tampering with fire alarm apparatus or equipment – Sounding false alarm of fire.
[Ord. 2531, 1985].
5.22.030 Outdoor burning ban.
A. Outdoor burning means the combustion of material of any type in an open fire or in an outdoor container.
B. Notwithstanding any other code provision to the contrary, it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in outdoor burning within the city limits of Edmonds, except as provided herein in this chapter.
C. This section shall not apply to: (1) fires which are burned for fire-fighting training; or (2) small cooking fires (consisting solely of charcoal, natural gas, propane or seasoned natural wood) and campfires at designated state, county and city campgrounds.
D. Any person violating this section shall be guilty of a gross misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in ECC 5.50.020. This penalty provision shall be in effect until December 31, 2000; thereafter, the penalties for violation of this section shall be the same as specified in RCW 70.94.430 and 70.94.431 as they now exist or may hereafter be amended. [Ord. 2886 § 1, 1992].