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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-05-28 08-183 ORDINANCEItem No, ()8 183 Date: May 28, 2908 Item/Subject: Ordinance, Amending Chapter 128 of the Code of Ordinances - Construction and Maintenance of Solid Fuel Boilers Responsible Department: Code Enforcement Commentary: This provision of Chapter 128 was passed in 2006 when freestanding wood boilers began to be aggressively marketed in the area and before issues of pollution controls, in particular high particulate emissions, could be studied and regulated. Since then, MDEP has promulgated regulations governing emissions and, in conjunction with our energy audit, two City owned properties; have been Identl0ed as possible sites for biomass heating installations. The proposed change recognizes the pollution controls now mandated by the State but retains the existing prohibition in residential areas where citizens, particularly those with respiratory impairmerm, might Oil be negatively Imparted by high particulate levels and other products of combustion. With the dramatic increases we have seen in heading oil and the emphasis of the State on moving to belly produced sources of fuel, this amendment appears to be uppHol;riate. •f as r ��oepartmgnt Head Manager's Comments: Commerclaylndustrlal grade blomass heating systems are requiretl to meet stringent standards of emissions and should not pose problems, particularly when such installations are located in Men than residential zones. Representatives of the City recently toured such an installation at a school site In New Hampshlre and were Impressed by both the operation and Me lack of visible emissions from R. T/C ity Manager Associated Information: Finance Director Legal Approval: iN Solicitor Passage X First Reading Page _ of X Referral to Transportation and Infrastructure, 6-3-08 @ 5:00 p.m. PR 18? - s Assignedm Uuncibr Stone aey 28, 3008 ao CITY OF BANGOR (TIME.) Order, Amending Chapter 128-14.1 of the Once of Ordinances -- Comtrucdon and Maintenance of Solid Fuel Boilers By the City Counol of the Qty of Bangs: ORDERED,THAT § 128-14.1. Construction and maintenance of solid fuel boilers. [Added 10- 23-2006 by Ord. No. 06-340] Solid fuel boilers are prohibited from freestanding outdoor installation or installation in a freestanding accessory structure In all zones "ceot G&ISD. ADD. UID. and I&S. [tel but these specified zones solid fuel boilers must be installed within the primary use structure to which they provide heat/hot water and be Installed and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions, NFPA 211 (Chimney and Vents) and any other applicable building code requirements. Notmithstandina the above, in G81SID, ADD ID, and I&S zenes,solid fuel boilers also known as biomass boilers, may be installed f The unit shall me Maitre Department of Environmental Proitection reciulations set forth in the Code Qf Maine Rules, fi MR Chapter 1ntrol of Emissions from Outdoor Wood Boilers. n r applicable federal, r local laws and rel ons, zs cin mmcn My 28. 2oo8 Mret Heading and Beferrea to Worn ostation B lofrastuctuxe Met QBBQ IS CITY m ML July 28, 2m8 Mtion Mde and Secondee for Passage Vote: 8-0 cosociloxs Voting Yes: Blanchette. B'Brrice. Farrington, cratviek, Season. Paluer. Stone sod Wheeler couvcilors voting Wa: Bove Paassm �.1,Ennm IVW.T'n nl kl H�PP4 CIYY IpplyH�6meoalug Chapter 128-16.1 of [M coae of�Ti— Heintevavice of Solid Poel Ho13ar �. �. l i it"