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BYLAW NO. 1010/2025
(Fire Rescue Services Bylaw)
A Bylaw of Red Deer County in the Province of Alberta, for the purpose of establishing
Fire Rescue Services within Red Deer County.
Whereas the Municipal Government Act provides that a Council of a Municipality may pass
bylaws for municipal purposes in relation to the safety, health and welfare of people and the
protection of people and property; to create offences and impose fines and penalties; and to
regulate or prohibit particular activities, industries, businesses, or other things.
Whereas the Municipal Government Act allows a designated officer of a Municipality to enter
land, buildings, and structures in order to carry out an inspection, enforcement, or action
authorized or required by a bylaw; allows a Council of a Municipality to add unpaid costs and
expenses related to the Municipality extinguishing fires on a parcel of land to the tax roll of that
parcel; and allows a Municipality to take whatever actions or steps are necessary to eliminate
an emergency.
Whereas the Forest and Prairie Protection Act provides certain discretionary and mandatory
powers to enable a Municipality to carry out and enforce the provisions of the Forest and Prairie
Protection Act within its boundaries as applicable; and
Whereas, pursuant to the Safety Codes Act, Red Deer County as an accredited
Municipality may make bylaws respecting fees for anything issued or material or service
provided pursuant to the Act; and
Whereas the Council of Red Deer County wishes to establish Fire Rescue Services within Red
Deer County and to provide for efficient operation of such Fire Rescue Services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF RED DEER COUNTY, DULY ASSEMBLED, ENACTS
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 - TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Fire Rescue Services Bylaw."
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
In this Bylaw, the following terms mean:
2.1.
Acceptable Burning Barrel means an outdoor receptacle that meets the following
specifications:
(a)
A minimum of 3 metres clearance measured from the nearest edge to a building or
other combustible materials:
(b)
Equipped with a mesh screen with openings no larger than 13 mm, secured in
place with latches or weights;
(c)
Constructed of non-combustible material; and
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(d)
Not located over underground utility services or under aboveground wires.
2.2.
Acceptable Fire Pit means an outdoor receptacle that meets the following specifications:
(a)
A minimum of 3 metres clearance, measured from the nearest fire pit edge to the
nearest edge of building, property line, or other combustible material;
(b)
A height not exceeding 0.6 metres when measured from the surrounding grade to
the top of the pit opening;
(c)
Equipped with a mesh screen with openings no larger than 13 mm;
(d) Enclosed sides made from bricks, concrete blocks, heavy gauge metal, or other
non-combustible materials; and
(e)
Not located over any underground utilities or under any aboveground wires.
2.3.
Acceptable Fireplace means an outdoor receptacle that meets the following
specifications:
(a)
A minimum of 1 metre clearance measured from the nearest fireplace edge to the
nearest edge of buildings, property lines, or other combustible material;
(b)
Constructed of non-combustible material;
(c)
Equipped with a chimney that is not less than 2.5 metres in height when measured
from the base of the fire burning area;
(d)
A chimney equipped with a regulation screen designed to contain and reduce the
hazards of airborne sparks;
(e)
The base of the fire burning area is not less than 0.3 metres above the surrounding
grade; and
(f)
The fire chamber does not exceed 1.25 metres in width and is at least 0.4 metres
but not more than 0.6 metres in depth.
2.4.
Burnable Debris means those materials permitted to be burned in accordance with
statutes and bylaws written to protect and enhance the environment and shall include
but are not limited to materials described as:
(a)
Straw and stubble, whether standing, in windrow form, or baled;
(b)
Grass, weeds and associated clippings;
(c)
Leaves and tree prunings;
(d)
Brush and fallen trees on newly cleared land or associated logging operations;
(e)
Used power, telegraph and telephone poles that do not contain preservatives;
(f)
Wood material from the construction or demolition of buildings, which does not
contain wood preservatives;
(g)
Solid waste from sawmills or planing mills with an annual production of less than
6500 cubic metres of lumber;
(h)
Solid waste from post and pole operations that does not contain wood
preservatives; or
(i)
Solid waste from tree harvesting operations.
2.5.
Burning Hazard means an actual or potential occurrence of fire or other combustion of
organic or inorganic material that could endanger human life or property or damage
property.
2.6.
Bylaw Officer means, a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by Red Deer County under
section 555 (1) of the Municipal Government Act.
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2.7.
Bylaw Ticket means a ticket or similar document issued by the County pursuant to the
Municipal Government Act.
2.8.
Chief Administrative Officer means the person appointed to the position and title by the
Municipal Council of Red Deer County and includes any person appointed by the Chief
Administrative Officer to act as his/her appointee.
2.9.
Consumer Fireworks means fireworks classified as Type F.1 under the Explosives
Regulations (Canada) that are designed for outdoor recreational use by members of the
public and includes such items known as Roman candles, sparklers, fountains,
volcanoes, and mines but excludes Novelty Devices classified as Type F.5 under the
Explosives Regulations (Canada).
2.10. County or Red Deer County means the Municipality of Red Deer County in the Province
of Alberta.
2.11. Dangerous Goods means any product, substance or organism specified in the
regulations or included by its nature in any of the classes listed in the regulations under
the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act.
2.12. Display Fireworks means fireworks for professional use requiring a fireworks operators
certificate, high-hazard fireworks, items like aerial shells, cakes, barrages, waterfalls,
lances, set pieces and wheels, firecrackers, special effect pyrotechnics, pyrotechnics for
professional use at events such as live stage performances and for special effects in
television and film production, and high-hazard pyrotechnics as reference in the
Explosives Regulations (Canada) and the National Fire Code (Alberta Edition).
2.13. Emergency Unit means any apparatus, fire truck, fire engine, rescue truck, ambulance,
mobile command unit, brush truck, dangerous goods unit, water tender, enforcement
vehicle, off-highway vehicle, watercraft, support trailer, or other vehicle designated by
the County for the provision of Fire Rescue Services.
2.14. False Alarm means any fire alarm that is set off needlessly, through willful, accidental,
human, or mechanical error, and to which the County responds.
2.15. Fire Ban means a restriction, in part or in full, regarding places and times a person is
lawfully permitted to set and maintain an Open Fire or a fire in an Acceptable Fire Pit,
Acceptable Fireplace, or Acceptable Burning Barrel.
2.16. Fire Chief means the person holding the title of Fire Chief for Red Deer County as
appointed by the Chief Administrative Officer, or designate.
2.17. Fire Hazard means combustible material that, through its nature, location, condition or
arrangement, or any combination of those factors, may be ignited and, if ignited, could
create a Burning Hazard.
2.18. Fire Permit means a document in the form prescribed by the County as applicable.
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2.19. Fire Rescue Services means preventing, extinguishing, and investigating the cause of
fires; preserving life and property and protecting persons and property from injury or
destruction by fire; providing rescue services to ensure the safety, health, welfare or
protection of a person or animal as the result of an Incident regardless of whether a fire
is present; preventing, mitigating and controlling Incidents; carrying out preventative
patrols, pre-fire planning, fire inspections, and fire investigations in accordance with the
Fire Quality Management Plan approved by the Safety Codes Council; entering into
agreements with other Municipalities or persons for the joint use, control, and
management of fire-rescue apparatus and equipment; enforcing the provisions of the
Safety Codes Act and its regulations; and providing a tiered medical response.
2.20. Fireworks Permit means a document in the form prescribed by the County as applicable.
2.21. Incident means a fire, a situation where a fire or an explosion is imminent, or any other
situation presenting a danger or possible danger to life or property and to which the
County may respond.
2.22. Incident Commander shall mean the first qualified arriving Member, the highest-ranking
Member, or any individual otherwise appointed to that role for an Incident.
2.23. Incinerator Fire means a fire, which is set for the purpose of burning refuse, that is
confined within a non-combustible structure or container that has the draft and smoke
vents thereof covered with a heavy gauge metal screen having a mesh size not larger
than 13 millimetres, and which is ventilated in such a manner as to preclude the escape
of combustible materials including ash.
2.24. Member means any person who is a duly appointed employee or agent of the County in
the provision of Fire Rescue Services whether that person is full time, part time, paid or
a volunteer.
2.25. Nuisance Alarm means any repeated alarm system malfunction, including faulty
equipment, misuse or misplacement of alarm monitoring equipment or services.
2.26. Open Fire means any fire which is not an Incinerator Fire, Acceptable Fire Pit Fire,
Acceptable Burning Barrel Fire, or Acceptable Fireplace Fire and which, without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, may include Running Fires, grass fires, forest and brush
fires, structure fires, building fires, wood scrap fires, ground thawing fires and chattel
fires.
2.27. Peace Officer means a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police or a Community
Peace Officer who is appointed by the Province of Alberta as a Peace Officer with
authority within the County.
2.28. Portable Appliance means any appliance sold or constructed for the purpose of cooking
food in the outdoors.
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2.29. Prohibited Debris means any material that, when burned, will result in the release to the
atmosphere of dense smoke or toxic air contaminants in accordance with statutes and
bylaws written to protect and enhance the environment, and shall include but are not
limited to materials described as:
(a)
Animal cadavers;
(b)
Animal manure;
(c)
Chemicals and chemical containers;
(d)
Combustible material in automobiles;
(e)
Non-wooden material;
(f)
Paints and painting materials;
(g)
Pathological waste;
(h)
Rubber or plastic, or anything containing or coated with rubber or plastic or similar
substances, except rubber or plastic attached to shredded scrap steel;
(i)
Solid waste from sawmills or mills with an annual production in excess of 6500
cubic metres of lumber;
(j)
Tires;
(k)
Toxic substances;
(l)
Used oil;
(m) Wood or wood products containing substances for the purposes of preserving
wood; or
(n)
Any materials prohibited in other statues and bylaws as they change from time to
time.
2.30. Running Fire means a fire burning without being under the control of any person.
2.31. Special Control Area means an area in which Open Fires and / or Acceptable Fire Pit
Fires are prohibited unless expressly approved by the County.
SECTION 3 - DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
3.1. Council hereby delegates the following authorities to the Chief Administrative Officer:
(a)
To administer the provision of Fire Rescue Services in the County, including
management of all persons appointed or recruited, and the procurement,
operation, maintenance, and administration of all equipment, Emergency Units,
materials, and supplies used in providing Fire Rescue Services, including fire
stations, in accordance with approved budgets.
(b)
To have control, direction, and management of any Emergency Unit, equipment or
human resources assigned to an Incident where Fire Rescue Services are
provided.
(c)
To cause a building, structure or thing to be pulled down, demolished or otherwise
removed if deemed necessary to prevent the spread of fire to other buildings,
structures or things during an Incident.
(d)
To cause any Member to enter on any land or premises, including adjacent land or
premises, to combat, control or deal with an Incident in whatever manner deemed
necessary.
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(e)
In the case of an Incident, to:
a. Order persons in a building to vacate the building and not re-enter the
building unless authorized.
b. Establish a perimeter around the site and prevent persons from entering a
building or established perimeter.
c. Request assistance from a Peace Officer to prevent persons from
entering lands, a building, or established perimeter.
(f)
In the case of an Incident, to:
a. Compel any able-bodied adult persons who are not Members to assist in
extinguishing fires and to assist in the prevention and spread thereof
under the direction of the Incident Commander;
b. Authorize payment for the possession or use of any equipment for the
purpose of providing Fire Rescue Services on an Incident;
c. Regulate the conduct of the public in and around the vicinity of any place
where a Member is performing the activities necessary to provide Fire
Rescue Services on an Incident.
(g)
To issue and administer Fire Permits and Fireworks Permits, to issue invoices for
services provided, and to execute any other document in the name of the County
which may be required to provide Fire Rescue Services within the County.
(h)
To enforce a partial or total Fire Ban in specified areas or the entire County for the
purpose of fire control. The CAO or designate shall notify the public using
appropriate means when a Fire Ban is imposed or lifted.
3.2.
To allow an Incident Commander to seek the assistance of any department or official of
the County as it deems necessary to fulfill duties related to Fire Rescue Services.
3.3.
To supervise the performance of any Member who is a qualified Safety Codes Officer
with Designation of Powers within the County that authorize the Member to perform
those obligations outlined in the joint Quality Management Plan approved by the Safety
Codes Council.
SECTION 4 - CONTROL OF FIRE OR BURNING HAZARDS
4.1.
No person shall light an Open Fire, Incinerator Fire, Acceptable Fire Pit Fire, or
Acceptable Burning Barrel Fire without first taking sufficient precaution to ensure that the
fire can be kept under control at all times and extinguished without the help of the
County.
4.2.
The County shall be given access at reasonable hours to both private and public lands
for the purpose or inspecting the property to determine whether a Fire Hazard exists.
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4.3.
If conditions exist within the County boundaries, on privately owned land or occupied
public land, that constitute a Fire Hazard or a Burning Hazard in the sole discretion of
the County, the County may order the owner or the person in control of the land on
which the Fire Hazard exists to reduce or remove the hazard within a fixed time and in a
manner prescribed by the County.
4.4.
When the County finds that an order made pursuant to this Section has not been carried
out, the County may enter on the land with any equipment and persons it considers
necessary and may perform the required work.
4.5.
Where work was performed pursuant to this Section the owner or person in control of the
land in which the work was performed by the County shall, on demand, reimburse the
County for the cost of the work performed, and in default of payment, the amount levied
and unpaid shall be added to the tax roll of the subject parcel of land.
SECTION 5 - REPORTING OF FIRES AND INCIDENTS
5.1.
The owner or authorized agent of any property damaged by fire shall immediately report
to the County the particulars of the fire in a manner and detail satisfactory to the County.
5.2.
The owner or authorized agent of any property containing a Dangerous Good(s) product
which sustains an accidental or unplanned release of the Dangerous Good(s) product
shall immediately report to the County particulars of the release in a manner satisfactory
to the County.
SECTION 6 - FIRE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
6.1.
No person shall at any time kindle, set, or maintain an Open Fire upon land owned,
occupied or under their control within the County, unless a Fire Permit has been
obtained, the provisions outlined on the permit are complied with, and only Burnable
Debris is burned.
6.2.
Any person wishing to set or maintain an Open Fire or Acceptable Fire Pit Fire in an
area of the County indicated in Schedule "A" shall apply to obtain a Fire Permit from the
County.
6.3.
A Fire Permit shall not be required under this Bylaw to conduct:
a. The cooking of food using a Portable Appliance; or
b. Recreational burning or the cooking of food in Acceptable Fire Pits or Acceptable
Fireplaces outside of Special Control Areas defined in Schedule "A", provided
that:
i) Only clean fuel is used such as natural gas, dry wood or charcoal in amounts
which will be contained within the fire pit or fireplace below the mesh screen;
ii) The Acceptable Fire Pit or Acceptable Fireplace is not used to burn
Prohibited Debris;
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iii) A means, acceptable to the County, of controlling or extinguishing the fire is
available on the property and within reasonable distance from where the fire
occurs; and
iv) A responsible adult is present on the property when the fire is burning.
c. Burning of only Burnable Debris in an Acceptable Burning Barrel; or
d. A fire that has been set by the County for the purpose of training; or
e. A fire that has been otherwise authorized by the County.
SECTION 7 - FIRE PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS
7.1.
An application for a Fire Permit shall be on the prescribed form required by the County
and may be made online, in person, or via telephone.
7.2.
The County, in its sole discretion, may terminate or suspend a Fire Permit or application
at any time.
7.3.
Upon receiving request for a Fire Permit, the County shall consider the permit
application and may:
(a)
Refuse to grant a Fire Permit; or
(b)
Grant a permit with or without terms and conditions as deemed appropriate; or
(c)
Determine that a Fire Permit is not required.
7.4.
Applicants for a Fire Permit shall be required to pay the permit fee indicated in the Fee
Bylaw.
7.5.
A Fire Permit shall not be transferable.
7.6.
A Fire Permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall only be valid for the period of time
indicated on the Fire Permit as determined by the County.
7.7.
The holder of a valid Fire Permit may request that the County extend the period for
which a Fire Permit is valid provided the Fire Permit has not expired. The County may
extend the duration of the valid Fire Permit or deny an extension request.
7.8.
All valid Fire Permits may be rescinded at any time, at the sole discretion of the County,
when the permit holder has not complied with conditions of the Fire Permit, when the
County determines that the weather conditions are conducive to creating a Running Fire,
or when the County imposes a Fire Ban.
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SECTION 8 - FIREWORKS
8.1.
An application for a Fireworks Permit shall be on the prescribed form required by the
County and may be made online, in person, or via telephone.
8.2.
No person shall sell, offer for sale, or store for the purpose of sale, Consumer Fireworks
or Display Fireworks in the County.
8.3.
No person shall possess, handle, discharge, fire, or set off Consumer Fireworks in the
County.
8.4.
No person other than an individual who has a valid display supervisor or pyrotechnician
card issued pursuant to the Explosives Act (Canada) shall possess, handle, discharge,
fire or set off Display Fireworks in the County.
8.5.
A display supervisor or pyrotechnician for a proposed Display Fireworks display shall
apply to the County for a Fireworks Permit, in writing or online, a minimum of 14
calendar days prior to the proposed Display Fireworks display. The application must
address all information required by the Explosives Act (Canada) and the National Fire
Code - Alberta Edition.
8.6.
The County may impose such conditions and restrictions on a Fireworks Permit as
deemed appropriate. Such conditions and restrictions may include, but are not limited:
8.6.1. time of day;
8.6.2. days of the week;
8.6.3. duration of display;
8.6.4. geographic location;
8.6.5. requirements for notification of affected residents;
8.6.6. on-site fire suppression materials and resources; and
8.6.7. safety precautions to mitigate danger or nuisance to any person or property.
8.7.
The County may choose not to issue a Fireworks Permit if a fireworks display may
create a risk to life, safety or property.
8.8.
The County may revoke any previously issued Fireworks Permit for non-compliance with
the National Fire Code - Alberta Edition, the Explosives Act (Canada), or the Fireworks
Permit, for changes in environmental conditions, or for reasons related to safety of life,
limb or property.
8.9.
Applicants for a Fireworks Permit shall be required to pay the permit fee indicated in the
Fee Bylaw.
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SECTION 9 - FIRE HYDRANTS
9.1.
No person, other than authorized County employees or agents, shall, without prior
approval from the County, affix any tool, hose or other device to any fire hydrant or fire
hydrant valve or otherwise operate a fire hydrant or fire hydrant valve.
9.2.
No person shall, without prior approval from the County, paint, remove, cover, or in any
way alter any fire hydrant, or any portion thereof.
9.3.
In the event a private hydrant is installed on private property within the County, it shall be
consistent with the County standard for all other hydrants and shall be useable by the
County without special adaptors or valves.
SECTION 10 - FIRE RESCUE SERVICES FEES
10.1. Where the County has taken any action whatsoever for the purpose of providing Fire
Rescue Services, including and not limited to site inspections for regulated occupancies;
requested site inspections and required fire investigations; business inspections; file
search; report copies; duplicate of photograph; photocopy of photograph; or issuing a
Fire Permit or a Fireworks Permit, the applicable fee as set out in Red Deer County Fee
Bylaw shall be paid to Red Deer County.
10.2. Where the County has extinguished a fire or responded to an Incident within the County
for the purpose of preserving life or property from injury or destruction by fire or other
Incident, including any such action taken by the County on a False Alarm or Nuisance
Alarm, the County may, in respect of any costs incurred in taking such action, charge
any costs so incurred by the County to:
(a)
The person who caused the Incident;
(b)
The owner of the land or the person in possession where the Incident occurred; or
(c)
The owner of property where the person in possession and control of property,
which is the site of the Incident, if not located on privately owned land.
10.3. The schedule of fees and charges to be charged by the County for services rendered
pursuant to this Bylaw shall be as set out in the Red Deer County Fee Bylaw.
10.4. In respect of the fees or charges described in the Red Deer County Fee Bylaw:
(a)
The County may recover such fees or charges as a debt due and owing to the
County; or
(b)
In the case of action taken by the County in respect of a parcel within the County,
where the fees or charges are not paid upon demand by the County, then in default
of payment, such fees or charges may be added to the tax roll for that parcel.
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SECTION 11 - OFFENCES / RESTRICTIONS
11.1. When a fire is lit or ignited without the appropriate Fire Permit, the owner or occupier of
the land or the person having control of the land upon which such fire is lit shall:
(a)
Extinguish the fire immediately; or
(b)
Where unable to extinguish the fire immediately, report the fire to the County.
11.2. No person shall set, permit, or maintain any Open Fire or any other fire at any time of the
year in an industrial or commercial subdivision, a hamlet, or Special Control Area as
defined by Schedule "A", except an Incinerator Fire or fire inside of an Acceptable
Burning Barrel, Acceptable Fireplace, or Acceptable Fire Pit.
11.3. No person shall either directly or indirectly, personally or through an agent, servant or
employee, kindle a fire and allow it to become a Running Fire on any land, including their
own property, or allow a Running Fire to pass from their property, or property under their
control, to the property of another.
11.4. No person shall allow any of the following to be committed on a property or land that the
person has ownership or care and control of:
(a)
Light an Open Fire, Incinerator Fire, Acceptable Burning Barrel Fire, Acceptable
Fireplace Fire or Acceptable Fire Pit Fire without first taking sufficient precaution to
ensure that the fire can be kept under control at all times;
(b)
Light an Open Fire, Incinerator Fire, Acceptable Burning Barrel Fire, Acceptable
Fireplace Fire or Acceptable Fire Pit Fire when the weather conditions are
conducive to creating a Running Fire or when the County has announced a Fire
Ban;
(c)
Burn garbage, leaves, straw, painted wood, treated construction materials or items
made of or containing rubber, plastic, tar, any materials deemed for disposal, or
any Prohibited Debris in an Acceptable Fire Pit, Acceptable Fireplace or
Acceptable Burning Barrel;
(d)
Deposit, discard, or leave any burning matter or substance where it might ignite
other material and cause a Fire Hazard;
(e)
Conduct any activity involving the use of fire or that creates potential sources of fire
ignition, which might reasonably be expected to cause a Running or Open Fire; or
(f)
Allow their property to be in such a condition that, in the opinion of the County, it
poses a Fire Hazard.
11.5. No person shall provide false, incomplete, or misleading information to the County on or
with respect to a Fire Permit or Fireworks Permit application;
11.6. No person shall interfere with the operation of any County Emergency Unit or
equipment, or the efforts of the County to extinguish fires, respond to an Incident, or
preserve life or property;
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11.7. No person shall damage, impede, or destroy any County property used in the provision
of Fire Rescue Services;
11.8. No person shall falsely represent as a Member or wear or display any uniform, badge,
cap, button, insignia or other paraphernalia for the purpose of such false representation.
11.9. No person shall use fire to burn Prohibited Debris including material that will result in the
production of dense black smoke such as insulation from electrical wiring or equipment,
asphalt roofing materials, or hydrocarbons.
11.10. Nothing in this Bylaw shall be interpreted to authorize any fire, burning or other act,
which is in contravention of the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, R.S.A.
2000, c. E-12 and amendments thereto, or any regulation made hereunder.
SECTION 12 - PENALTIES
12.1. Any person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is
liable, upon conviction, to a fine of not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00.
12.2. Where a person contravenes any section of this Bylaw:
(a)
That person shall be liable to the County for the entire cost of any type of Fire
Rescue Service required to bring the Incident under control, whether the service is
provided by the County or by a third-party person or agency; and
(b)
The County may recover such fees or charges as a debt due and owing to the
County; or
(c)
In the case of action taken by the County in respect of land within the County,
where the fees or charges are not paid upon demand by the County, then in default
of payment, such fees or charges may be added to the tax roll for that parcel.
12.3. A Bylaw Officer or Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Bylaw
Ticket to any person who that Officer has reasonable and probable grounds to believe
has contravened any provision of this Bylaw. A Bylaw Ticket may be issued to such
persons:
(a)
Either personally; or
(b)
By mailing a copy to such person at his last known post office address.
12.4. The Bylaw Ticket shall be in the form approved by the County.
12.5. Where a contravention of this Bylaw is of a continuing nature, further Bylaw Tickets may
be issued by a Bylaw Officer or Peace Officer, provided that no more than one Bylaw
Ticket shall be issued for each day that the contravention continues and each calendar
day constitutes a new and separate additional offence.
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12.6. Where a Bylaw Ticket is issued pursuant to this Bylaw, the person or corporation to
whom the Bylaw Ticket is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence, pay to
the County the penalty specified on the Bylaw Ticket, provided that such payment is
made in cash or by cheque before the date outlined on the Bylaw Ticket.
12.7. A Peace Officer or Bylaw Officer may issue a violation ticket requiring the court
appearance of the defendant, pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences
Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.P-34, or may lay an information instead of issuing a
violation ticket
12.8. Any fine or penalty imposed pursuant to this bylaw endures to the benefit of the County.
12.9. If the penalty specified on a Bylaw Ticket is not paid within the prescribed time period,
then a Bylaw Officer or Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a
Summons pursuant to the provisions of the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, R.S.A.
2000, c.P-34.
SECTION 13 - SEVERABILITY
13.1. Should any clause or part of this bylaw be found to have been improperly enacted, for
any reason, then such clause or part shall be regarded as being severable from the rest
of this bylaw and the bylaw remaining after such severance shall be effective and
enforceable as if the clause or part found to be improperly enacted had not been
enacted as part of this bylaw.
SECTION 14 - REPEAL
14.1. Bylaw no. 2012/14 and any amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
14.2. This bylaw shall come into force and effect on the date of the third and final reading and
signing thereof.
FIRST READING:
SECOND READING:
THIRD READING:
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MAYOR
Date Signed:
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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
Date Signed:
Schedule "A" - Special Control Areas
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Special Control Areas requiring a Fire Permit for any Open Fire or Acceptable Fire Pit Fire:
A. Woodland Hills residential subdivision
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Special Control Areas where Open Fires are prohibited unless granted a Fire Permit:
B. All Business Service Industrial District (BSI), Medium Industrial District (MI), and Heavy
Industrial District (HI) zonings
C. All Comprehensive Town Centre District (CTC), General Commercial District (C-2),
Highway Commercial District (C-3), Business Service Commercial District (C-4), and
Commercial Core (C-8) zonings
D. Belich Business Park
E. Blindman Industrial Park
F. Burnt Lake Business Park
G. Clearview Industrial
H. Energy Business Park
I. Gasoline Alley
J. Gasoline Alley Business Park
K. Gasoline Alley East
L. Gasoline Alley West
M. Junction 42
N. Kuusamo Industrial Park
O. McKenzie Industrial
P. Petrolia Business Park
Q. Piper Creek
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Schedule "A" - Special Control Areas
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