19 Public Safety Adoption of 2006 IFC

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shall only be presented by, and permits issued to, the owner or the owner's authorized representative of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled. The Fire Code Official may revoke any permit that is found not to be in compliance with this section, causing said permit to be null and void and any fees related to the permit shall not be refunded. Permits and permit holders shall also comply with: 1. Texas Commission of Environmental Quality rules and regulations. 2. State or local, temporary or permanent bans on open burning. 3. Local written policies as established by the Fire Code Official. (22) Section 307.2.1 shall be amended to read as follows: 307.2.1 Authorization. All outdoor burning shall be done in accordance with this Code and Texas Outdoor Burning Rule Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Sections 111.201 through 111.221. If a conflict should arise between this code and the Texas Outdoor Burning Rule Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Sections 111.201 through 111.221, then the more stringent rule shall apply. Where required by state or local law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted with prior approval from the state or local air and water quality management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are followed. (23) Section 307.2.2 shall be added to read as follows: 307.2.2 Restricted Outdoor Burning. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or corporation to ignite or burn materials when the Fire Code Official or other proper authority has determined a "No Burn Day". (24) Section 307.4 shall be amended to read as follows: 307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 300 feet from any structure, and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 300 feet of any structure. 10