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more) for the purpose of mitigation of hazardous, dangerous or burning materials or fire watch by representatives of Indian River Fire Rescue District. (3) A person who is responsible for the expenditure of extraordinary service or expense shall be required to reimburse the District for said expenses or services. The fire Marshal shall document the expense and related costs and fees that are incurred by the District or its agents, for any extraordinary services and expenses including but not limited to, the actual cost of labor and materials associated with the use of any special extinguishing or abatement agent, chemical, neutralizer or similar equipment (or equipment damage) or materials that are employed or acquired, to extinguish, confine, neutralize or contain any hazardous/dangerous material or substance that may be involved in a fire, accidental spill, or threatens life, property, or is anenvironmental threatening event. The total of all services and expenses shall be submitted to the person responsible for the extraordinary expense or service as a civil penalty together with a citation pursuant to Part II, Chapter 162 F.S. S ection 208.14. Penalties. Any person who shall violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of this part shall be subject to punishment as provided by law for a county ordinance. The board of county commissioners may enforce the provisions of this article by seeking injunctive relief or any other remedies provided by law. PART III: AMENDMENT OF OPEN BURNING/AIR CURTAIN INCINERATOR REGULATIONS OF CHAPTER 925 OF THE CODE OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA. CHAPTER 925. OPEN BURNING/AIR CURTAIN INCINERATOR REGULATIONS S ection 925.03. Exemptions. The following activities are exempt from the provisions of this chapter: (1) — (4) No change. (5) Open burning activities to reduce yard trash and household paper products generated on occupied residential premises of not more than two-family dwelling units, subject to setbacks, time frames, and other conditions and restrictions as set forth in Chapter 62-256 17 256, Florida Administrative Code, as may be amended, and as administered by the State Division of Forestry (DOF). S ection 925.04. Open burning prohibited; air curtain incinerator permit requirements. Except as exempt in section 925.03, it shall be unlawful to burn or allow the open burning of materials discarded incidental to land clearing or construction activities, provided, however, that nothing in this chapter prohibits burning in an approved type of air curtain incinerator meeting specifications of Chapter 62-256 17 256, Florida Administrative Code, upon issuance of and in compliance with a permit to use an air F:\Attorney\Bill\Ordinance Amendments\Fire Code\Final Ordinance.doc