50.07.130 Open Flame or Light

(a) General. No person may take an open flame into any room or area, or other place where flammable, highly combustible or explosive material is kept.

(b) Open Flame Candles and Fixtures. Except as provided below, the use of open flame candles or open flame fixtures in public buildings and places of employment shall be prohibited. Exceptions to this shall be subject to the approval of the authorized fire inspector.

(1) Open flame candles or open flame fixtures may be used in tribal buildings as part of a religious, fraternal, or ceremonial ritual.

(2) Candles may be used in restaurants, supper clubs and similar occupancies provided the candle is enclosed on all sides with glass or similar noncombustible material and the enclosure extends at least one inch above the tip of the flame.

(3) Open flame food warming candles may be used in restaurants, supper clubs and similar occupancies.