Inspection History Details
Inspection Status: Approved
Inspection History: VIOL - PRECAUTION AGAINST FIRE
| Date | Description | Inspector | Results | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2008 | VIOL - PRECAUTION AGAINST FIRE | Approved | Weeds abated. No new burning noted. | |
| 04/09/2008 | VIOL - PRECAUTION AGAINST FIRE | Violation | Received complaint from DNR inspector Anthony Smith regarding resident being told by him to abate weeds behind fence on edge of wash. Resident apparently burned weeds as a method of abatement. While investigating complaint found resident not home. Neighbors indicate that resident does not currently live at location but checks on it periodically. House is apparently empty. While investigating complaint found that a considerable amount of weeds have grown up around outside of house in backyard posing a fire hazard. TFC CODE RFERENCE: 304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Concerning burning of weeds see TFC CODE REFERENCE: 307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. (cot mod) Open burning that is offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions or when atmospheric conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited. The burning of dead or cut vegetation, waste material, or rubbish is prohibited.” ACTION: Will send resident a precitation letter indicating that open burning is not allowed and requiring abatement of weeds around back of house. |