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The following are not considered an upgrade or replacement: • Firmware updates • Software updates Replacing boards of the same model with chips utilizing the same or newer firmware Amend 307.1.1, Prohibited open burning, to read as follows: 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke emissions, or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. Exception: {No change.} Amend Section 307.2, Permit required, to read as follows: 307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.5.34 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural, range, wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, or open burning, or a bonfire. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. Examples of state or local law, or regulations referenced elsewhere in this section may include but not be limited to the following: 1. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) guidelines and/or restrictions. 2. State, County, or Local temporary or permanent bans on open burning. 3. Local written policies as established by the fire code official. Amend Section 3072, Permit required, to add subsection 307.2.2, Restricted outdoor burning, to read as follows: 307.2.2 Restricted outdoor burning. It shall be unlawful for a person to ignite or burn materials when the Fire Code Official or other proper authority has determined a "NO BURN DAY." Amend Section 307.3, Extinguishment authority, to read asfollows: 307.3 Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder, another person responsible or the fire department of open burning that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation. Amend Section 307.4, Location, to read as follows: _ 307.4 Location. The location for open burning, which shall be allowed only by permit, shall not be less than 300 feet (91 440 mm) from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 300 feet (91440 mm) of any structure.