Section 250-RICR-120-05-4.6 - ExemptionsA. The following shall not be subject to this regulation:1. Open burning for weed abatement or pest control after receiving written approval from the Director.2. Bonfires composed of clean, untreated wood or cellulose derivatives for festive occasions conducted by an institution.3. Open burning of solid or liquid fuels or structures for the purpose of instruction and training of municipal, volunteer and industrial firefighters in the method of fighting fires when conducted under the direct control and supervision of qualified instructors after receiving written approval from the Director.4. Open burning of combustible material after demonstration to the satisfaction of the Director that no alternative and practical method of disposal of said material is available. Alternative disposal methods may include chipping, cutting for forest products, landfilling, piling for protective cover for wildlife and others. Persons wishing to burn must receive written approval from the Director and demonstrate that approval has been granted by the municipality in which burning is to take place. Such burning must be conducted:a. during periods of good atmospheric ventilation.b. without causing a nuisance.c. with smoke minimizing starters if starters or starting aids are used.250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-120-05-4.6