1. (1) Except during no-burn periods as required by R307-302-3 and 4, visible emissions from solid fuel burning devices shall be limited to a shade or density no darker than 20% opacity as measured by EPA Method 9, except for the following:

   1. (a) An initial fifteen minute start-up period, and
   2. (b) A period of fifteen minutes in any three-hour period in which emissions may exceed the 20% opacity limitation for refueling.

2. (2) Prohibited Fuels: A person shall not cause or allow any of the following materials to be burned in a solid fuel burning device at any time:

   1. (a) asphaltic products;
   2. (b) books and magazines;
   3. (c) garbage;
   4. (d) paints;
   5. (e) colored/wrapping paper;
   6. (f) plastic;
   7. (g) rubber products;

   8. (h) treated wood;

      1. (i) waste petroleum products; or
   9. (j) any other material not intended by a manufacturer for use as a fuel in a solid fuel burning device.
3. (3) A person burning wood in a solid fuel burning device shall only burn seasoned wood.

KEY: air pollution, fireplaces, stoves, solid fuel burning

Date of Last Change: February 1, 2017

Notice of Continuation: November 6, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-2-101; 19-2-104