§ 2-2-27. Open burning.

(a)

Definition . Open burning shall be defined as the burning of grass, leaves and woodland debris on private property.

(b)

Open burning may be conducted if no undesirable levels of smoke are created. The authority to conduct open burning under this regulation does not exempt or excuse the person responsible for the burning from the consequences of or the damages or injuries resulting from the burning, and does not exempt or excuse anyone from complying with other applicable laws and with ordinances, regulations, and orders of governmental entities having jurisdiction, even though the burning is otherwise conducted in compliance with this regulation.

(c)

Permit required . All permits are issued at the discretion of the fire official. The following activities may be allowed by permit only:

(1)

Kindling of bonfires for public assemblage or ceremonial purposes.

(2)

The burning of trees, brush and undergrowth on lands within the corporate city limits of Conway where such land has been cleared for development. All such burning shall comply with SC DHEC Air Pollution Control Regulation No. 61-62.2.

(d)

Open burning within the city shall comply with the current adopted edition of the International Fire Code in this chapter (section 2-2-21) and the current edition of SC DHEC regulation 61-62.2

(e)

Whenever a red flag alert or a burning ban is issued by the South Carolina Forestry Commission or a governor's burning ban is issued, the same shall apply within the city. In addition, the city administrator or his designee(s), upon the recommendation of the city's fire chief or other appropriate official, may prohibit open burning that is otherwise authorized by this section when atmospheric conditions, local circumstances, or other conditions exist that, in the determination of such official, would make such fires hazardous.

(Ord. No. 2009-05-11(A), 5/11/09; Ord. No. 2018-03-19(G), 3/19/18)