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Village of Marwayne
Fire Pit Bylaw No. 597-23
A BYLAW OF THE VILLAGE OF MARWAYNE TO ESTABLISH THE CONTROL AND REGULATIONS
SURROUNDING FIRES AND BURNING IN THE VILLAGE OF MARWAYNE.
WHEREAS
the Village of Marwayne in the Province of Alberta deems it appropriate
to establish a bylaw to control and regulate fires and burning in the
Village of Marwayne;
AND WHEREAS
the Council of the Village of Marwayne may pass bylaws for the safety,
health and welfare of people and the protection of property;
NOW THEREFORE
under the authority of the Municipal Government Act, the Council of the
Village of Marwayne, in the Province of Alberta, enacts as follows:
1. THAT "Acceptable Fire Pit" means:
a. A fire pit with a minimum of 3 meters clearance, measured
from the nearest fire pit edge to any building, property line or
combustible materials;
b. A fire pit with a height of no more than 24 inches;
c. A fire pit that is free standing, and self contained provided that
it meets the provisions set forth in this bylaw; and
d. A fire pit that has enclosed sides constructed of bricks,
concrete blocks, heavy gauge metal or other non combustible
materials that are deemed acceptable by the Fire Chief or
his/her designate.
2. THAT burning in an Acceptable Fire Pit shall only take place if:
a. There is a means of controlling and extinguishing the fire on the
property and within reasonable distance from where the fire is
occurring; and
b. A responsible adult, 18 years of age or older, is present on the
property when the fire is burning.
3. THAT fire pits be used for recreational purposes only and not utilized for
the burning of garbage, brush or waste. Only clean/dry wood or
charcoal is permitted.
4. THAT every fire pit be registered with the Village of Marwayne
administration office. Applicants must fill out Schedule "A" attached
hereto and provide a picture of the pit and location. Approved
applications remain on file indefinitely unless the fire pit is moved or
altered.
5. THAT the Fire Chief or his or her designate shall inspect each fire pit.
The Fire Chief or his or her designate is responsible for determining if
the fire pit is in compliance with the rules and regulations of this bylaw.
6. THAT no burning permits are required. However, the Village of
Marwayne adheres to all County of Vermilion River fire bans and all
persons with a fire pit within the Village of Marwayne must do the
same.
Village of Marwayne
Fire Pit Bylaw No. 597-23
7. THAT Bylaw No. 430-00 be repealed.
8. SHOULD any provision of this Bylaw be determined to be invalid, then
such provisions shall be severed and the remaining bylaw shall be
maintained.
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon receiving third and final reading and having
been signed by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Marwayne.
READ A FIRST TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 15th DAY OF MAY, 2023.
READ A SECOND TIME IN COUNCIL THIS 15th DAY OF MAY, 2023.
READ A THIRD TIME IN COUNCIL AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 15th DAY OF MAY, 2023.
_____________________________
Chris Neureuter, Mayor
_____________________________
Shannon Harrower, CAO
Village of Marwayne
Fire Pit Bylaw No. 597-23
Schedule "A"
Applicant Name
Property Address
Applicant Phone Number
Applicant Email Address
Date the Fire Pit was installed
I, ________________________________, agree to be bound by the provisions of the Village
of Marwayne's Bylaw No. 597-23. More specifically, I certify that my fire pit will only be
used for:
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Recreational purposes. No burning of garbage, brush or waste; and
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Burning clean/dry wood or charcoal.
I further agree that my fire pit will be:
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A minimum of 3 meters away from any building, property line, or combustible
material;
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Constructed of bricks, concrete blocks, heavy gauge or other non-combustible
material; and/or
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An enclosed self-contained free standing fire pit constructed of non-combustible
material.
I understand that my failure to abide by the Village of Marwayne's Bylaw No. 597-23
may result in fines and/or penalties. I agree to compensate the Village of Marwayne
Fire Department for all costs incurred relating to the extinguishing of a fire on my
property as a result of the improper use of my fire pit. I agree that a responsible adult
shall always be present when the fire is burning. I understand that my failure to adhere
to the above noted rules and regulations may result in the revocation of my fire pit
permit indefinitely.
Signature of Applicant___________________________________ Date____________________
Village of Marwayne
Fire Pit Bylaw No. 597-23
The Fire Pit is acceptable to the Fire Chief or Designated Officer in its placement.
Accepted
Refused
There is a means acceptable to the Fire Chief or Designated Officer of controlling or
extinguishing the fires available on the property and within reasonable distance from
where the fire occurs.
Acceptable
Unacceptable
A picture of the fire pit and location must be attached to this application. Has one
been submitted?
Yes
No
This Fire Pit is:
Approved for Use
Refused for Use because of the following conditions:
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Fire Chief or Designated Officer
Date
Received at the Village of Marwayne Administration Office on ________________________
By ______________________________.
OFFICE USE ONLY - Fire Pit Permit No. _______________________