21-Move to approve an ordiance amending Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordiances of the City of Paris

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watch for fire. When utilized, the number required shall be as directed by the Fire Code Official. Charges for utilization shall be as normally calculated by the jurisdiction. TWO-WAY HOSE CONNECTION. A fire hose connection having both external 21/z-inch National Hose Standard threads and external 1~/a inch National Hose Standard threads. Section 302.1, Definitions, shall be amended as follows: Add two sentences to the end of the definition of "Bonfire" that reads: Bonfires shall not be any larger than 2400 cubic feet prior to ignition and the fuel shall not be constructed to be higher than 12 feet. The Fire Code Official may allow projections to be higher than 12 feet if, in his opinion, the hazard is not increased by allowing such. Add a sentence to the end of the definition of "Open Burning" that reads: Recreational fires and bonfires are rypes of open burning. Add the following definition: TRAINING FIRE. A fire conducted by the Paris Fire Department, or other entity as allowed by the Fire Code Official, for the sole purpose of training in the extinguishment of fires. Proper notification must be given to TCEQ in accordance with the Texas Outdoor Burning Rule. Section 307.2, Permit required, shall be amended to read as follows: A permit shall be obtained from the Fire Code Official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for open burning. Application for such approval 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. 9 a U()L12;.: