§ 118-1340. Smoke and particulate matter.  


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  • (a)

    Requirements. Under this chapter, all uses shall be controlled to prevent the emission or discharge of any smoke or particulate matter, from any source whatever to a density greater than the density as described as no. 1 on the Ringelmann Chart, provided that the following exceptions shall be permitted: smoke, the shade or appearance of which is equal but not darker than no. 2 on the Ringelmann Chart for a period aggregating four minutes in any 30 minutes.

    (b)

    Method of measurement. For the purpose of grading the density of smoke, the Ringelmann Chart, as published and used by the U.S. Bureau of Mines, which is made a part of this chapter, shall be the standard.

    (c)

    Locational requirements for measurement. Smoke and particulate matter will be measured at its point of emission into the atmosphere or at the point of discharge from an area of confinement, storage or display.

(Code 1988, § 24-128(2))