§ 14.29.020. Definitions.  


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  • "Flammable weeds, trees or vegetation" or "flammable vegetation" shall mean those weeds, trees and vegetation which, because of reduced moisture content, concentration or location, are combustible to a degree sufficient to accelerate, spread or intensify a fire.

    "Fire chief" shall mean the chief of the Pasadena fire department or his designee.

    "Building or structure" shall mean any building or structure regardless of the material of construction, use or purpose, contents or degree of internal fire protection.

    "Chimney or stovepipe" shall mean any flue, smokestack, chimney or stovepipe which is connected to or serves to vent any fireplace, stove, oven or other place which is designed or intended for the combustion of any fuel.

    "Ornamental plants and shrubbery" shall include ground cover, bushes, plants, grasses and other flora which are maintained in healthy, living condition with sufficient moisture concentration to retard rather than abet the intensity or spread of fire.

(Ord. 6444 § 2 (part), 1991)