THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
BY-LAW NO. 2005-70
BEING a By-Law to amend By-Law Number 2005-29, to prescribe the
precautions and conditions under which fires may be set in Open Air.
WHEREAS Section 475(3)(b) of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25, as
amended, authorizes the Council of a municipality to pass by-laws to prescribe
times during which fires may be set in the open air and the precautions to be
observed by persons setting out fires;
AND
WHEREAS Section 427(3) of the Municipal Act, S.O.
2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes Council to recover the expense incurred in
doing any such matter or thing as required by by-law, in default of its being
done by the person directed or required to do it, by action, or in like manner
as municipal taxes;
AND
WHEREAS Section 475(3)(4) of the Municipal Act,
S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes appointed officers to ascertain whether
the by-law is obeyed, and to enforce or carry into effect the by-law;
AND
WHEREAS Section 475(3)(a) of the Municipal Act,
S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, authorizes the Council of a municipality to pass
by-laws to make such other regulations for preventing fire and the spread of
fires as the Council considers necessary.
AND
WHEREAS Section 391(1) of the Municipal Act, S.O.
2001, c.25 authorizes Council to pass by-laws for the imposition and collection
of fees or charges for services or activities provided by the municipality;
NOW
THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the
Township of Rideau Lakes hereby enacts as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this by-law,
a)
"Adverse Effect" means one
or more of,
i)
Impairment of the quality of the
natural environment for any use that can be made of it,
ii) Injury or damage to property or to plant
or animal life,
iii) Harm or material discomfort to any
person,
iv) An adverse effect on the health of any
person,
v) Impairment of the safety of any person,
vi) Rendering any property or plant or animal
life unfit for human use,
vii) Loss of enjoyment of normal use of
property, and
viii)
Interference with the normal conduct
of business;
b)
“Approved Brush Pile Fire” shall mean
an Open Air Fire, having a maximum fuel
Size
of 3 metres x 3 metres x 1.8 metres in height (10 feet x 10 feet x 6 feet),
that
is set and maintained for the sole purpose of burning piled wood, brush or
leaves.
c)
“Approved Incinerator Fire” shall mean
a fire set in a container designed for
Incineration purposes and constructed completely of non-combustible
material that is placed atop not less than 4cm. (2 inches) of sand or mineral
soil extending not less than 30cm (12 inches) beyond its perimeter, and having
a maximum volume of 202 litres and an outlet or exhaust opening covered by a
screen having a mesh of not more than 7 mm (1/4 inch)
d)
“Approved Pit” shall mean an area of
ground that has been completely cleared of
combustible
material and lined with a minimum thickness of 15 cm (6 inches) of sand or mineral soil that will extend a
minimum of 30 cm (12 inches) beyond the limit of the fuel used for a Camping
Fire.
e)
“By-law Enforcement Officer” shall
mean a person appointed by Council of the
Township as a by-law enforcement officer for
the Township.
f)
"Council" shall mean the
elected Council of The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes;
g)
“Dangerous Condition” means:
i) A lack of
precipitation which, in the opinion of the Fire Chief or his/her designate,
increases the risk of the spread of fire; or
ii)
Winds which in the opinion of the Fire
Chief or his/her designate increases the risk of spread of fire; or
iii)
The issuance, by the Fire Chief, Fire
Marshall, or other fire officials in the exercise of their statutory powers, of
a fire ban or prohibition against any and all “Open Air Fires”; or
iv)
Any other condition declared by the
Fire Chief or his/her designate to be a dangerous condition from time to time,
which increases the risk of the spread of fire;
h) "Household
Waste" for the purposes of this by-law means combustible material such as
plastics, polyethelene terephalate (PET), paints, oils, solvents, rubber,
insulation, batteries, acids, polystyrenes (styrofoam), pressure treated or
painted lumber, tires, upholstered furniture, synthetic fabrics, diapers,
hazardous wastes and other materials as defined in the Environmental Protection
Act and all other similar and like materials but shall not include untreated
wood and wood fibre products such as unlaminated paper and cardboard and
boxboard, brush and leaves;
i)
"Fire Chief" means the Fire
Chief of the Rideau Lakes Fire and Rescue Department appointed as such by
municipal by-law and includes his or her designate.
j) “Fire Department” means Rideau Lakes
Fire and Rescue or any fire department
under contract or agreement to provide
service to the Township of Rideau Lakes.
k) “Fire Season” means that period from
the 1st day of April to the 31st day of
October in each year.
l) "Municipality
" shall mean The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes;
m) "Open Air Burn(ing)” shall mean
the ignition and incineration by fire of
combustibles for
the purpose of burning grass, clean wood and other combustible materials and
includes fires in barrels, drums, incinerators and pits, a cooking fire,
campfire or that related to barbeque cooking and heating appliances;
n) “Ontario Fire Code” shall mean O.Reg.
388/97 made under the Fire Protection
and Prevention, S.O. 1997, C.4, as
amended.
o) “Permit” shall mean
a permit issued by the Township office or Township selected agencies, the Fire
Chief or his/her designates, signifying permission to set or maintain or allow
to be set or maintained an “Open Air Burn” and establishing the conditions
under which the permission is granted. In the form attached as Schedule “A”
hereof;
p) “Campfire” shall mean an “Open Air
Burn”, having a maximum fuel volume of
.6
metres x .6 metres x .6 metres height. (2
feet x 2 feet x 2 feet), that is set and
maintained solely for the purposes
of cooking food, providing warmth or
recreational enjoyment and where;
i) The site of the fire is bare rock or
other non-combustible material.
ii)
The fire is at least 2 metres (6 feet)
from any flammable material.
iii)
The space above the fire is at least 3
metres (9.9 feet) from vegetation.
iv)
The flame length does not exceed 1
metre (3.3 feet) in height and 1 metre (3.3 feet) in diameter.
q) “Cooking Fire” shall mean a fire used
for cooking food and contained within an
approved containment area or approved
outdoor fireplace;
r) "Person"
shall mean any individual, association, firm, partnership, corporation, agent
or trustee and their heirs, executors, or other legal representatives thereof;
s) "Prohibited Materials"
includes “Household Waste”, rubber or rubber products, plastic or plastic
products, and waste petroleum products and any material or materials which are
prohibited by the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.19, as
amended.
t) “Township” shall mean the Corporation
of the Township of Rideau Lakes.
2. GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1
No “Person” being the owner or tenant
in possession of lands within the “Municipality” shall conduct “Open Air
Burning” on such lands unless a “Permit” has been issued in respect of such
“Open Air Burning”.
2.2 Notwithstanding
any provisions herein, no “Person” shall set or maintain a fire;
a)
In contravention of the “Ontario Fire
Code”, the Environmental Protection Act, or any other statutory requirements of
the Province of Ontario or the Government of Canada;
b) Containing “Prohibited Materials”;
c) In any park owned or
operated by the “Municipality” without the written permission of the
“Municipality”;
d) In the front or side
yard of any Commercially or Industrially Zoned property
within the “Municipality”;
e) At a distance less
than fifteen (15) metres (49.5 feet) from any building, structure, hedge,
fence, vehicular roadway of any kind or nature, or overhead wiring or any
property line;
f) At a distance of less
than fifteen (15) metres (49.5 feet) from any object or material which has the
potential to ignite;
g) Unless the “Person”
to whom the “Permit” has been issued or such other “Person” as may be
designated in the “Permit”, is in attendance at the fire in a responsible and
supervisory capacity at all times until such fire has been completely
extinguished;
h) In any outdoor
fireplace or any other burning appliance or container unless same
complies with the requirements
contained within Schedule "B" attached hereto;
i)
Burn any allowed material without obtaining and having on
their person an
activated “Open Air Burn Permit”
for those types of “Open Air Burns” requiring
one;
j)
Which does not meet the definition of a “Campfire” or
“Cooking Fire” without
having
obtained an “Open Air Burn Permit”;
k) When a “Burn Ban” has
been declared and put in place by the “Fire Chief” or
his/her designate;
2.3 No “Open Air Burning” shall be commenced
or maintained when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or
all of the following:
a) The possible spread of the fire beyond
the approved burn site;
b) A decrease in the visibility on any
highway or roadway;
c) Any odour to such an
extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate
areas; and/or
d) Excessive smoke or any other “Adverse
Effect”;
e)
Any “Dangerous Condition”;
2.4 No “Open Air Burning” shall be commenced
or maintained when rain or fog is present or weather conditions prevent the
ready dispersion of smoke.
2.5
No “Permit” shall be required for
domestic barbeques or permanent outdoor fireplaces used for the purpose of
cooking of food on a grill and extinguished immediately upon completion of it's
use to cook.
2.6
No “Person” shall set fire to,
ignite, or otherwise burn any materials in a “Approved Brush Fire Pile” or
windrow with a combined size of greater than 3.3 metres x 3.3 metres x 1.8
metres (10’ wide x 10’ long x 6' high) without written approval of the “Fire
Chief” or his/her designate.
2.7 No “Person” shall cause
to be burned more than one pile, or fire in a container at any one
time, without the written approval of the “Fire Chief” or his/her
designate.
2.8 No “Person” shall burn
any grass, hay, straw or standing material where such “Open Air
Burn” has a
leading edge greater than 15 metres (49.5 feet) and where sufficient persons
and other resources are not available to contain the said fire to a leading
edge of 15 metres (49.5 feet).
3. ISSUANCE OF PERMIT
3.1
The issuance of a “Permit” may require
the prior inspection of the proposed burn site by the “Fire Chief” or his/her
designate.
3.2
In applying for a “Permit”, no
“Person” shall furnish false or misleading information.
3.3
“Permit(s)” may be obtained from the
“Township” of Rideau Lakes’ office or designated township locations or the
“Fire Chief”.
3.4
No “Permit” shall be considered
activated until the “Person” granted the “Permit” has activated the “Permit” by
contacting the Fire Condition Hotline and Permit Activation number see Schedule
“C”.
3.5
The “Permit” for “Open Air Burning” of
an “Approved Brush Pile Fire” must be reactivated every time a fire is set out,
24 hours prior to commencing burning and conditions checked on the Fire
Condition Hotline immediately prior to the setting out of fire.
3.6
The “Permit” for “Open Air Burning” of
an “Approved Incinerator Fire” must be activated only when the “Permit” is
granted.
3.7
No “Permit” is required for “Open Air
Burning” consisting of a “Camp Fire” or “Cooking Fire” as defined and
maintained by definition.
3.8
It is the responsibility of the
“Person” granted a “Permit” to check and monitor burning conditions; this can
be done in part by contacting the Fire Condition Hotline.
3.9
It is the responsibility of the person
who is burning to have immediately available to them the “Permit” which they
were issued for inspection by the “Fire Chief” or his/her designate, “By-law
Enforcement” or the Police.
3.10
In any prosecution under a provision
of this by-law that requires a “Permit”, the onus is on the “Person” charged to
prove that the “Person” had a “Permit” at the time the offense is alleged to
have been committed.
4. FIRE SEASON
4.1
During the “Fire Season” no “Open Air Burning” shall be allowed
between the time of 08:00 hours until 18:00 hours each day, seven (7) days a
week.
4.2 No
hay, straw or standing material may be burned, unless approved by the “Fire
Chief”
or his/her
designate.
4.2
The time indicated for no burning does
not apply to a “Camp Fire” or “Cooking Fire” as defined, if a “Burn Ban” is not
in place and all precautions have been taken as defined and outlined.
5. LEVELS OF FIRE BAN
5.1
Level One (1) Ban, shall mean a “Fire
Ban”, which restricts “Open Air Burning”, but does not include “Campfires” or
“Cooking Fires” as defined in this by-law.
5.2
Total Burn Ban, shall mean absolutely
no “Open Air Burning” including “Campfires” or “Cooking Fires” or charcoal
barbecues, but does not include the use of propane or naptha gas cooking
equipment which is equipped with a shutoff mechanism.
5.3 Burn
Ban status, the need for a Burn Ban, will be assessed on a daily basis by the
Fire
Chief or his/her
designate using MNR indices from two of the closest MNR facilities.
5.3
When the “Fire Chief” or his/her
designate orders a “Fire Ban” be put in place, they will notify the CAO who
will then notify Council and the press.
6. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
6.1
This by-law shall be administered
and enforced by the “By-Law Enforcement Officer” and/or the “Fire Chief” or
his/her designate of the “Township” of Rideau Lakes.
6.2
The “Fire Chief” or his/her designate
may, at any time, and in the exercise of his or her
sole discretion,
issue a “Fire Ban”, effective for a specified period of time, prohibiting the
setting of any and all “Open Air Fires” within any area of the “Township”.
6.3
Notwithstanding section 2 of this
by-law, the “Fire Chief” or his/her designate may
revoke any or
all “Permits”, or refuse to issue “Permits” where, in the opinion of the
“Fire Chief” or his/her designate, that the ability to control the fire
is hampered by the
existence of a
“Dangerous Condition”, which exists on or in the proximity of the proposed
“Open Air Burning” site.
6.4
Any “Person” who fails to comply with
the provisions of this By-law, or who fails to properly supervise and maintain
a fire, or who fails to extinguish a fire once notification to do so has been
given to him by the “Fire Chief” or his/her designate shall, in addition to any
penalty provided for herein, be liable to the “Municipality” for all expenses
incurred for the purposes of controlling and extinguishing of any fire so set
or left to burn and such expenses may be recovered by court action or in a like
manner as municipal taxes. The expenses for which the “Person” may be liable
cover the cost of sufficient personnel and equipment required to control a
fire, as set out within Schedule "D" hereof.
Such expenses shall be equally
chargeable in the event that a deliberately set fire burns out of control, such
that the services of the Rideau Lakes Fire Department are necessary.
6.5 Any costs chargeable to any “Person”
pursuant to section 6.4 hereof shall be invoiced to the “Person” and paid to
the “Township” within sixty (60) days of the date of such invoice, failing
which the costs may be deemed to be municipal taxes and added by the Clerk of
the “Municipality” to the collector's roll and collected in the same manner and
with the same priority as municipal taxes.
7. OFFENCES
7.1 In
addition to any other penalty prescribed by this by-law, any “Person” who
contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty of an offence and is liable
to a fine or penalty for each offence established pursuant to the Provincial
Offences Act and included within Schedule "E" forming part of this
by-law.
8. SCHEDULES
AND SEVERABILITY
8.1
Schedules "A",
"B", "C",”D” and “E” attached to this by-law shall also be
read with and form part of this by-law.
8.2
The provisions of this by-law are
severable. If any provision, section or word is held to be invalid or illegal,
such invalidity or illegality shall not affect or impair any of the remaining
provisions, sections or words.
8.3
Any “Person” billed for services as
a result of violation of the provisions of this by-law may make submissions to
“Council” with respect to having the costs invoice reduced or rescinded.
8.4
This by-law may be cited as the
"Open Air Burning By-Law".
8.5
This By-Law will come into force and
effect upon receipt of approval from the Ontario Court of Justice for the Set
Fines as set out in Schedule “E” attached hereto.
8.6
The Council of The Corporation of the
Township of Rideau Lakes hereby repeals By-Law 2005-29 upon receipt of the
approval of Set Fines.
Read a first and second time this 2nd
day of August 2005.
_____________________________ ______________________________
Ronald E. Holman Dianna Breese
Mayor Clerk
Read a third time and finally passed this day of , 2005.
_____________________________ ______________________________
Ronald E. Holman Dianna Breese
Mayor Clerk
THE
CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
Schedule
“A” to By-Law 2005-70
CONDITIONAL
PERMIT FOR “OPEN AIR BURNING”
ISSUED
TO: ________________________________________ PHONE: _____________________
CIVIC
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________________________
LOT:
______________ CONCESSION: _________________
WARD: ______________________
The
Ontario Fire Code Part 2, Article 2.6.3.4. states;
“Open Air Burning” shall not be
permitted unless approved, or unless
such burning consists of a small, confined fire, supervised at all times, and
used to cook food on a grill or a barbecue.
CONDITIONS
1. The undersigned agrees to contact the Rideau Lakes Fire
Department 24 hours prior to any burning to ensure that a fire
ban is not in
effect and notify the Fire Department of their intent to burn by leaving the
required information, as
outlined (Name,
permit #, phone #, location burning, time planning to burn).
2. A “Campfire” or “Cooking Fire” is an “Open Air Burn” of
material no greater than .6 metres x .6 metres x .6 metres
(2 feet x 2 feet
x 2 feet)
3. The undersigned assumes
full responsibility when conducting “Open Air Burning”.
4.
The undersigned agrees to all
the rules and regulations in the “Open Air Burning By-law” and which are
not
limited to only those which appear on this permit.
5. No person shall
cause to be burned more than one pile, container, etc. at any one time.
6. No person shall
set fire to, ignite, or otherwise cause to burn any permitted materials as
outlined in this by-law or in a windrow or pile with a combined size not greater
than 3 metres x 3 metres x 1.8 metres (10' wide x 10' long x 6' high).
7. “Open Air Burning” must be supervised by a competent person at
all times.
8. Before starting a fire, wind conditions shall be taken into
account, burning shall not be done when
a wind exists.
9. No fires shall
be started or maintained when the weather conditions prevent the ready
dispersion of smoke.
10. Materials to be
burned must NOT include those, which cause excessive smoke, “Household
Waste”, “Prohibited Materials” e.g. rubber, plastics or other materials
prohibited by the Environmental Protection Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter E.19, as
amended.
11. The undersigned,
when setting an authorized “Open Air Burn”, not only acknowledges
responsibility for controlling it, but also for Fire Department service costs,
if the fire gets out of control.
12. Section 475(3)
of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 as amended, authorizes the recovery of
costs related to the violation of these provisions.
__________________________________ _______________________________________
Signature of Registered Land Owner/Tenant Issuing Designate
_______________________________________
Date of Issue
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Permit may be revoked
at any time by the Fire Chief or his/her designate for failure
to comply with the
regulations of the By-Law or any unsafe practices
NOTIFY YOUR
NEIGHBOURS PRIOR TO ANY OPEN BURNING
FIRE CONDITION HOTLINE, PERMIT ACTIVATIONS
and
BURNING NOTIFICATIONS
928-2251 OR
1-800-928-2250 EXT. 600
24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
Schedule “B” to By-Law 2005-70
An “Approved Incinerator Fire”:
1.
Shall be constructed of
non-combustible materials such as stone, brick, ceramic, metal, a steel barrel
or wood burning stove.
2.
Shall have a wire mesh or expanded
sheet metal screen with a maximum mesh size of 7 mm (1/4-inch) covering any
openings of the container.
3. Shall
be placed on base mineral soil, bare rock, concrete or non-combustible material
of
at least 4cm. (2
inches) thickness, extending a minimum of 30 cm. (12 inches) beyond the
perimeter.
4. Shall
be a minimum of 15 metres (49.5 feet) from any structure, building, road,
property
line, fence line,
hedge or other combustible material.
5. All
other conditions outlined in the by-law of which this schedule forms a part
shall also
be
applicable.
The Corporation of the Township of Rideau Lakes
Schedule “C” of By-law 2005-70
The Fire Condition and Permit Activation
Hotline will serve three purposes.
1) It will be the number that all persons
who have applied for a “Permit” will call to activate that afore mentioned,
“Permit”.
This activation process will apply
to both “Permits” granted for “Open Air Fires” and those granted for an
“Approved Incinerator Fire”.
The “Person”
activating the permit will be required to leave the following information:
i) the name of the person who the permit
and property applies to
ii)
the address of where the “Open Air
Burning” will take place for which the permit
has
been issued
iii)
the phone number at which the person
burning may be contacted
iv)
the number on the permit
Once this has been
done the “Person” to whom the permission has been given will have a legally
activated “Permit”
2) The second purpose will be to notify
Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue of their intention to burn.
The “Person” to whom a “Permit” has been granted for an “Open Air Fire”
shall make
the notification.
This notification shall be done 24
hours prior to the time they intend to burn.
The “Person” to whom the “Permit” has been granted will provide the
following
information:
i) the
name of the person who the permit and property applies to
ii) the address of
where the “Open Air Fire” will take place for which the permit has been issued
iii) the phone number at which the person
burning may be contacted
iv) the number on the permit
v) when they plan on burning
In the case of the “Permits” issued for
the area covered for initial response under contract by Smiths Falls in the
South Elmsley Ward, this information shall be furnished to the Smiths Falls
Fire Department.
3) The third purpose is to have all
“Persons” burning under an “Open “Permit” contact the Hotline, immediately
prior to setting out fire to ensure conditions have not changed.
All persons “Open
Air Burning” in the Township should check the Hotline (928-2251 or
1-800-928-2250 Extension 600) to verify burning conditions prior to setting out
any fire.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
Schedule "D" to By-Law 2005-70
COST
OF FIRE DEPARTMENT SERVICES
The expenses for which the “Person” may be
liable, cover the cost of sufficient personnel and equipment required to
control a fire, as referred to within Section 6 of the By-law 2005-70, and such
costs have been deemed as being:
$350.00 per vehicle for the first hour or
part thereof.
$175.00 per vehicle for each subsequent
half hour or part thereof.
This shall be calculated from the initial
dispatch of the fire department or any fire department under contract or
agreement, until such time as each vehicle is back in service (defined as when
the vehicle is back at the hall and has been replenished with the requirements
for the unit to respond to the next activation)
These fees are in addition to any fines or
penalties established elsewhere, in accordance with this by-law.
Costs will be invoiced by the “Township” of
Rideau Lakes and will be due sixty days from the date of invoice.
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF RIDEAU LAKES
Schedule "E" to By-Law 2005-70
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Item
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COLUMN
Short
Form Wording
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COLUMN 2
Offence
Creating Provision
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COLUMN 3
Set
Fines
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1
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Burn prohibited material(s)
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Sec. 2.2(b)
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$
200.00
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2
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Burn material(s) in a Municipal Park
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Sec. 2.2(c)
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$125.00
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3
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Burn material(s) without a activated
permit for an Open Air Burn
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Sec. 2.2(i)
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$200.00
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4
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Set out a “Campfire” or “Cooking Fire”
that does not meet the defined description.
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Sec. 2.2(j)
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$
125.00
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5
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Burn material(s) with a size greater than
3 metres x 3 metres x 1.8 metres (10' wide x 10' long x 6' high)
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Sec. 2.6
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$200.00
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6
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Burn more than one pile at the same time
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Sec. 2.7
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$
125.00
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7
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Burn in more than one incinerator at the
same time
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Sec. 2.7
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$
125.00
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8
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Burn material(s) closer than 15 metres
(49.5 feet) to a fence.
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Sec. 2.2 (e)
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$
125.00
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9
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Burn material(s) closer than 15 metres
(49.5 feet) to a hedge.
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Sec. 2.2 (e)
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$
125.00
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10
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Burn material(s) closer than 15 metres
(49.5 feet) to a building.
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Sec. 2.2 (e)
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$
125.00
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11
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Burn material(s) closer than 15 metres
(49.5 feet) to a structure.
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Sec. 2.2 (e)
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$
125.00
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12
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Burn material(s) closer than 15 metres
(49.5 feet) to a roadway.
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Sec. 2.2 (e)
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$
125.00
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13
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Burn material(s) closer than 15 metres
(49.5 feet) from combustible material(s)
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Sec. 2.2 (f)
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$
125.00
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14
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Burn material closer than 15 metres (49.5
feet) to overhead wiring.
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Sec. 2.2 (e)
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$
125.00
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15
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Permit holder failed to supervise an open
fire.
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Sec. 2.2 (g)
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$
100.00
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16
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Burn material(s), which produces
excessive smoke or adverse effects.
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Sec. 2.3 (d)
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$
125.00
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17
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Burn material when wind may cause fire to
spread.
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Sec. 2.3 (a)
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$
125.00
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18
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Burn material when wind may cause
decreased visibility on a Highway/ Roadway.
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Sec. 2.3(b)
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$
125.00
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19
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Burn material when weather conditions
prevent dispersion of smoke.
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Sec. 2.4
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$
125.00
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20
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Burn material when wind may cause odour
and smoke to cause discomfort to persons in the vicinity.
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Sec. 2.3 (c)
|
$
125.00
|
|
21
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Set or maintain a fire in side yard of
commercial property
|
Sec. 2.2 (d)
|
$
125.00
|
|
22
|
Set or maintain a fire in front yard of
commercial property.
|
Sec. 2.2 (d)
|
$
125.00
|
|
23
|
Set or maintain a fire in side yard of
industrial property.
|
Sec. 2.2 (d)
|
$
125.00
|
|
24
|
Set or maintain a fire in front yard of
industrial property.
|
Sec. 2.2 (d)
|
$
125.00
|
|
25
|
Fail to have a competent adult supervise
a campfire.
|
Sec. 2.2 (g)
|
$200.00
|
|
26
|
Set or maintain an open-air fire or
campfire when a burn ban is in place.
|
Sec. 2.2 (k)
|
$500.00
|
The penalty provisions for the offences
indicated above is in Township of Rideau Lakes By-Law 2005-70, Sec. 7 sec. 7.1,
a copy of which has been filed.
