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BYLAW 2646/PS/21
BEING A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF STONY PLAIN, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, TO
ESTABLISH A FIRE-SERVICE TO DELIVER FIERFIGHTING AND OTHER RELATED
EMERGENCY SERVICES
WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act, RSA c. M-26, and amendments thereto, provides that a
council of a municipality may pass bylaws for municipal purposes respecting the following matters:
(a)the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people and property;
(b)services provided by or on behalf of the municipality;
(c) the enforcement of bylaws;
AND WHEREAS the Municipal Government Act further provides that a municipality may provide for a
system of licenses, permits or approvals and may collect, pursuant to a bylaw, costs and expenses incurred
by the municipality for extinguishing fires.
AND WHEREAS Council for the Town of Stony Plain wishes to establish fire services within the Town
and provide for the efficient operation of such a service.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Town of Stony Plain, in the Province of Alberta, duly assembled,
hereby enacts the following:
1.0.0
Title
1.1 .0
This bylaw may be cited as the "Fire Services Bylaw".
2.0.0
Definitions
2.1.0
"Acceptable Recreational Fire Pit" means an outdoor receptacle that meets the following
guidelines:
a) a minimwn of three meters' clearance is maintained from any building, property line, or
other combustible material when measured from the nearest fire pit edge;
b) the fire pit height does not exceed 60 centimeters when measured from the surrounding
grade to the top of the pit opening;
c) the pit opening does not exceed one meter in width or in diameter when measured between
the widest points or outer edges;
d) the fire pit has enclosed sides made from brick, concrete blocks, heavy gauge metal, or
other non-combustible material that is acceptable to the Fire Chief;
e) it is not located over any underground utilities; and
f)
a spark aiTestor mesh screen with openings no larger than 12.5 millimeters that is
constructed of expanded metal ( or equivalent material) is used to cover the fire pit opening
in a manner sufficient to contain and reduce the hazards of airborne sparks;
g) an acceptable recreational fire pit shall burn only solid fuel ( clean dry wood) and may be
portable or fixed in a location.
2.2.0
"Alarm No Fire" means any alarm which is deemed to be false but caused notification of the Fire
Department. This includes;
a)
notifications from monitoring companies which do not contact the owner first.
b)
activated by means other than the products of combustion, (steam or dust),
c)
devices that have not been replaced before expiry date or depleted battery life,
d)
devices or systems which the owner has not been properly trained to operate causing an
erroneous report of an emergency.
2.3.0
"Apparatus" means any vehicle provided with machinery or Equipment for firefighting operated
by or for the Fire Department whether that vehicle operates on land, in the air, or on water.
2.4.0
"Burnable Debris" as defined in the Substance Release Regulation 114/2006.
2.5.0
"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.
2.6.0
"CAO" means the Chief Administrative Officer of Town, or their delegate.
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2.7.0
"Council" means the duly elected Council of the Town.
2.8.0
"Dangerous Goods" has the same meaning as in the Dangerous Goods Transportation and
Handling Act. Gasoline or diesel for residential use, in quantities in accordance with the Safety
Codes Act would not be considered Dangerous Goods.
2.9.0
"Enforcement Officer" means a bylaw enforcement officer appointed by the Town, a Community
Peace Officer employed by the Town, and includes members of the Royal Canadian Mounted
Police.
2.10.0 "Equipment" means any tools, devices, materials or supplies used by or for the Fire Department
to respond to an Incident or other emergency.
2.11.0 "Extraordinary Costs" means any cost incurred by the Town which goes above normal operations.
This may include but not limited to; hazmat, additional Equipment, mutual aid, supplies, vac
truck, scene security.
2.12.0 "Fire Advisory" means an order issued pursuant to this bylaw for the purpose of Fire prevention
and cessation of Fire Permits for duration of the Advisory.
2.13.0 "False Alarm" means any notification, by whatever means received, to the Fire Department
respecting the existence of a condition, circumstance, Fire or other event containing an imminent,
serious danger to Persons or property, wherein such condition, circumstance, fire or other event
does not, in fact, exist.
2.14.0 "Fire Ban" means any Fire ban, whether municipally or provincially declared, that prohibits fires
in all, or part, of the Town.
2.15.0 "Fire Chief' means the Person employed by the Town as the Fire Chief, or their designate.
2.16.0 "Fire Department" means the depaiiment established by this bylaw and includes any Member.
2.17.0 "Fire Department Property" means all real and personal property owned or controlled by the Town
and designated for use by the Fire Department including but not limited to Apparatus, Equipment
and Fire stations.
2.18.0 "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.
2.19.0 "Permit" means a pennit issued by the Fire Chief, pursuant to this bylaw, authorizing the setting
of a specific type of Fire or Fireworks within the Town.
2.20.0 "Fire Protection" means any and all of the services enumerated in Section 3 of this bylaw and
includes any other service delivered by or for the Fire Department that is authorized by Council.
2.21.0 "Fire Protection Charges" means all rates, fees, costs and charges payable for, or in connection
with, the provision of Fire Protection, as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
2.22.0 "Fireworks"
a) Tier One Fireworks- consumer grade Fireworks, classified as "low hazard" recreational
Fireworks Canadian class 7.2.1 / F.1 as described by Natural Resources Canada, able to
be purchased by anyone 18 years of age or older.
b) Tier Two Fireworks- professional grade Fireworks, classified as "high hazard"
recreational Fireworks Canada class 7.22 as described by Natural Resources Canada,
which can only be purchased and discharged by a Person certified to conduct public or
private Fireworks displays; includes Fireworks that may be discharged over public lands,
roadways, parks or any other public property.
2.23.0 "Incident" means a Fire or medical situation where a Fire or explosion is imminent, or any other
situation presenting danger or possible danger to life, property, or the enviromnent, and to which
the Fire Department has responded.
2.24.0 "Member" means any Person who is duly appointed a member of the Fire Department and includes
the Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, firefighter either full time, casual or Paid On Call.
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2.25.0 "Municipal Tag" means a ticket alleging an offence is issued pursuant to the authority of a bylaw
of the Municipality.
2.26.0 "Owner" means the Person registered under the Land Titles Act as the Owner of the fee simple
estate in the land.
2.27.0 "Obnoxious Odor" means an extremely unpleasant smell which may or may not expose a Person
to the harmful chemicals in the products of incomplete combustion.
2.28.0 "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, association or corporation.
2.29 .0 "Prohibited Debris" as defined in the Substance Release Regulation 114/2006.
2.30.0 "Recreational Fire" means a Fire which is lit for the purpose of cooking, obtaining warmth or
viewing for pleasure and is fueled solely by dry wood, charcoal, natural gas or propane;
2.31.0 "Smoke" means the airborne solid and liquid particulates and gases evolved when material
undergoes pyrolysis or combustion, together with the quantity of air that is entrained or otherwise
mixed into the mass.
2.32.0 "Town" means the Town of Stony Plain.
2.33 .0 "Violation Ticket" means the same as in the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, R.S.A. 2000,
Chapter P-34 as amended or repealed and replaced from time to time.
3.0.0
Establishment and Purpose of the Fire Department
3.1.0
The Stony Plain Fire Department is hereby established for the purposes of:
3 .1.1
preserving life, property and the environment and protecting Persons and property from
injmy or destruction by Fire and natural disasters in structural, industrial, vehicle and
wildland Fire situations. Services include, but not limited to:
a) providing motor vehicle and Equipment extrication;
b) providing medical response;
c) providing static ice and static water rescues;
d) providing rescue and safety services to a level which will not exceed Equipment or
Member training capability;
e) investigating the cause of Fires, and providing Fire inspection, Pre-Fire planning, and
public Fire education and Fire prevention services in accordance with the Alberta Safety
Codes Act and the Quality Management Plan approved by Council and the Alberta
Safety Codes Council;
f) fulfilling the requirements of any mutual aid agreements with other municipalities;
g) assisting with the delivery and implementation of an emergency management program;
h) administering Fire Pennit and Fireworks Permit approvals;
i) providing accredited and informal Member Fire training and/or other Member
development;
j) responding to, controlling and mitigating Incidents involving Dangerous Goods at an
awareness or first responder level; and
k) otherwise providing emergency services as required to promote Community safety;
in accordance with the policies and guidelines established by the Town from time to time
and all applicable legislation.
4.0.0
Fire Chief and Fire Department
4.1.0
The Fire Chief and Fire Department authority is granted by Town policy and the Safety Codes Act.
4.2.0
The Fire Chief and Fire Department is responsible for the development, rules, regulations and
policies for the ongoing organization and administration of Fire Services.
4.3 .0
Regulations, rules or policies of this Bylaw shall not be inconsistent with the legislation and
regulations of the Province of Alberta.
4.4.0
The Fire Chief and Fire Depmtment is empowered to cause a building, structure, or thing to be
pulled down, demolished or otherwise removed if he deems it necessary to prevent the spread of
Fire to other buildings, structures or things.
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4.5.0
The Fire Chief and Fire Department, is empowered to cause the Fire Department to enter on any
land or premises, including adjacent land or premises, to combat, control or deal with the incident
in whatever manner the Fire Chief and Fire Department deems necessary.
4.6.0
The Fire Chief may negotiate on behalf of the Town with the Government of Alberta, other
Municipalities, and Persons for the purpose of establishing Mutual Aid Agreements and Fire
Control Agreements with recommendations and concerns regarding the establishing or renewing
of any Mutual Aid Agreement or Fire Control Agreement or amendments thereto.
4.7.0
For the purpose of Fire Investigations and Inspections, the Fire Chief and Fire Department may
obtain assistance from other Town Officials, as required, in order to discharge their duties and
responsibilities under this Bylaw.
5.0.0
Permitted and Prohibited Fires
5 .1.0
No Person shall light, cause or permit to be lit, any Fire upon land which they are the
Owner, occupier, or which is under their control, unless the Person holds a valid Fire Pennit
issued pursuant to this bylaw or the Fire is exempt from the requirement for a Fire Pennit under
this bylaw.
5.2.0
No Person shall burn or cause to be burned, any Prohibited Debris as legislated by Alberta
Environment and Parks.
5.3.0
No Person shall bum or cause to be burned, any material which gives off an Obnoxious Odor or
Smoke, which crosses the property line and impacts adjacent properties.
5.4.0
No Person shall use coal, straw or used oil as a heat source for a residence or in a defined area
within the Town.
5.5.0
No Person shall use coal, straw or other material for ground thawing or other temporary heating
conditions, without a valid Fire Pennit.
5.6.0
No Person shall use an incinerator within the Town of Stony Plain limits.
5.7.0
A Fire Pennit is not required for:
a)
a Recreational Fire confined within an Acceptable Recreational Fire Pit, used for cooking,
warmth or personal enjoyment;
b)
the use of a CSA or UL certified barbeque;
c)
any fire table, pit or other heating device which uses propane or natural gas; or
d)
the use of a fireplace, stove or Acceptable Recreational Fire Pit that has been installed by
or on behalf of the Town in any campground or park that is owned or controlled by the
Town;
provided that:
e)
a means, acceptable to the Fire Chief, of controlling or extinguishing the Fire is available
on the property and within reasonable distance from where the Fire occurs;
f)
the Fire is kept under control and supervised at all times by a responsible adult Person
until such time that the Fire has been completely extinguished; and
g)
flame height does not exceed one meter above the structure or container.
5.8.0
This bylaw does not apply to an outdoor Fire lit by the Fire Department for training or preventive
control purposes.
6.0.0
Fireworks
6.1.0
All Fireworks sold, stored, handled or discharged, in the Town must comply with the regulations
and codes regulated under the Safety Codes Act and/or Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and
use in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
6.2.0
Any vendors selling, handling or storing Fireworks must have a valid Town business license and
may be subject to inspections to ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
6.3 .0
Tier 2 Fireworks, require a Permit issued by the Fire Department and is only valid for the use within
the Town and for the date allowed on the permit.
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7.0.0
False Alarms, or Alarm No Fire
7.1 .0
If in a given 12-month period, the Fire Department is requested to respond to the same property three
times or more for a False Alarm or Alarm No Fire, the process will be as follows:
a) first response- education on hazards and system use;
b) second response - warning letter issued to property Owner;
c) third and subsequent responses - Municipal Tag issued by the Town to
the property Owner in accordance with this bylaw.
7 .2.0
At any time, the alarm system, sprinkler system or any life or building safety system is deemed to
not be in compliance with applicable codes, further action including monetary penalties under
Schedule "A", Specified Penalties of this bylaw, suspension of business or occupancy can be
imposed on the owner by the Fire Chief, under the Safety Codes Act.
8.0.0
Fire Permits
8.1.0
Fire Permits are required throughout the entire year.
8.2.0
An application for a Fire Permit shall be submitted to the Fire Chief, in writing, in the form
approved by the Town.
8.3 .0
A Person who applies for a Fire Permit shall pay any applicable fee set out in the Town's Fees and
Charges Bylaw.
8.4.0
Upon receipt of a completed application for a Fire Permit, and any applicable fee, the Fire Chief
may, in their discretion:
a) refuse to issue a Fire Permit; or
b) issue a Fire Permit with, or without, conditions.
8.5.0
A Fire Permit shall only be valid for the time period expressly indicated on the Permit, as
determined by the Fire Chief, at their sole discretion, having regard for the nature and purpose of
the Fire and prevailing circumstances and environmental conditions.
8.6.0
The Fire Chief may extend the period of time that an existing Fire Permit remains valid, so long
as the extension is requested and approved prior to the expiration of the Fire Permit.
8.7.0
The Fire Chief may, in their sole discretion, terminate, suspend or cancel a Fire Permits at any
time.
8.8.0
Upon receiving notification of tennination, suspension or cancellation of the Fire Permit, the Fire
Permit holder shall immediately extinguish any Fire set pursuant to the Fire Permit.
8.9.0
A Fire Permit is not transferable.
8.10.0 Every Person who sets a Fire under authority of a Fire Pe1mit shall:
a)
keep the Fire at the site of the Fire;
b)
produce and show the Fire Permit to the Fire Chief, a Member, or an Enforcement Officer
upon request;
c)
be responsible for any costs incurred by the Fire Department when called upon to
extinguish such Fire if, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, the Fire is a hazard to Persons or
property or in contravention of the Fire Permit conditions.
8.11.0 A Person to whom a Fire Pennit has been issued, and any Person involved in the lighting,
supervision or maintenance of a Fire set pursuant to a Fire Permit, shall comply with all terms and
conditions of the Fire Pe1mit.
9.0.0
Fire Bans
9.1.0
The Fire Chief may, from time to time, limit through a Fire Advisory or prohibit all Fires or
Fireworks, under a complete Fire Ban, within Town when the Fire Chief, in their sole discretion,
determines that the prevailing environmental conditions may give rise to an increased risk of Fire
or increased risk of a Fire running out of control.
9 .2.0
A Fire Ban imposed pursuant to section 9 .1.0, shall remain in force until either the date provided
in the notice of the Fire Ban or until such time the Fire Chief provides notice to the public that the
Fire Ban is no longer in effect.
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9.3.0
When a Fire Ban is in place, no Person shall light, cause to be lit or permit to be lit, a Fire or
discharge Fireworks on Property they are the Owner or occupier, regardless of whether the Person
is the holder of a Fire Permit, and such Person shall immediately extinguish any Fire that has been
lit or immediately cease discharge of Fireworks once the Person knows or ought reasonably to
know of the Fire Ban.
9.4.0
During a Fire Ban imposed pursuant to section 9. 1.0, a Person may, subject to the requirements of
this bylaw, and unless the noti.ce of Fire Ban provides otherwise, use a barbeque that burns
propane, natural gas, compressed briquettes, wood pellets or charcoal, provided that the barbeque
is used for the pw-pose of cooking or obtaining warmth and is used on private property or in a
public area that has been approved by the Town or the Fire Chief for the use of such barbeques.
10.0.0 Fire and Dangerous Goods Incident Reporting Requirements
10.1.0 The Owner of any prope1ty or conveyance, containing Dangerous Goods which sustains an
accidental or unplanned release of the Dangerous Goods, must immediately repmt the release to
the Fire Department.
10.2.0 Dangerous goods shall not be transported through the Town of Stony Plain, municipal boundaries
without proper identification and strict adherence to Federal, Provincial or municipal regulations
and standards.
10.3.0 Dangerous Goods shall not be stored, transported, used or released in residential areas of Town.
10.4.0 Flammable Liquids and Combustible Liquids for residential use, stored in quantities in accordance
with the Safety Codes Act, shall not be classified under Dangerous Goods.
11.0.0 Fire Department Lock Boxes
11.1.0 All buildings which inc01-porate a Fire alarm system, sprinkler or standpipe system, elevator
control or any other specialty system, shall be equipped with a Fire Department lock box, to
allow unfettered access to requested systems by the Fire Department. The lock box shall:
a)
be located in a location acceptable to the Fire Department;
b)
be of a make and model approved by the Fire Department;
c)
be purchased and securely installed by the building owner;
d)
contain keys, key fobs, key cards or any other methods to access building systems,
controls, locations or secure areas as determined by the Fire Department;
e)
be equipped with a locking cover which can only be access by the Fire Depa1tment.
11.2.0 The Fire Department or the Town shall not be held liable for lost or stolen lock boxes or keys
contained within.
11.3.0 The building owner is responsible to contact the Fire Department when entry systems have been
changed, upgraded or modified, to ensure keys, key fobs, key cards or any other methods to access
the building are compatible with current access options and readily available for use.
11.4.0 The Fire Department or the Town shall not be held liable for any delay in response or damage to
structure, equipment or contents due to building access difficulty as a result of incompatible key,
key fobs, key cards or any methods to access the building.
11.5.0 The building owner shall be responsible for any lock box maintenance, repair costs or lock box
system upgrade costs as new technologies become available.
12.0.0 Fire Protection Charges
12.1.0 Upon the Fire Department providing a response to a parcel ofland, building or residence, the Town
may, in its discretion, recover costs plus any Extraordina1y Costs associated to the response to any
or all of the following Persons, namely the:
a)
Person or Persons who requested the response;
b)
Person or Persons causing or contributing to a Fi.re or Incident;
c)
occupant of the parcel of land or residence on which response was provided;
d)
Owner of the parcel of land or residence on which response was provided;
e)
Person with control over the parcel of land or residence on which a response was provided,
which may include, without restriction, a property manager;
and all Persons charged are jointly and severally liable for payment of the Fire Protection Charges
to the Town.
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12.2.0 Where the Fire Department has responded to a motor vehicle collision, the Town may, in its
discretion, recover costs associated to the response, plus any Extraordinary Costs, to any or all of
the following Persons, in addition to those Persons identified in section 12. 1.0:
a)
the registered owners of motor vehicles involved in the collision; and
b)
where the motor vehicle collision has occurred on a provincial highway, the Government
of Alberta; and
c)
all Persons charged are jointly and severally liable for payment of the response to the Town.
12.3.0 Response costs as described in 12.1.0 & 12.2.0. charges will not exceed the owner's maximum
insurance coverage. If the owner does not cany valid insurance, response charges may be waived.
12.4.0 Where the Fire Department has responded to a hazardous materials Incident, the Town may, in its
discretion, recover costs associated to the response plus any Extraordinary Costs, to those Persons
identified in section 12.1.0, 12.2.0 and 14.1.0:
12.5.0 A Person who has damaged or destroyed any Apparatus, Equipment or Fire Department Property
shall, in addition to any penalty imposed to in this bylaw, be liable for, and pay upon demand, all
costs incurred by the Town to repair or replace the Apparatus, Equipment or Fire Department
Property in question.
13.0.0 Inspection and Enforcement
13 .1.0 Where a parcel of land, property, residence, business, commercial property, industrial property,
institutional property, does not comply with this bylaw or a Person contravenes this bylaw, the
Town may pursue its enforcement alternatives in accordance with this bylaw, any enactment or any
common law right, including issuing an order to remedy contraventions or dangers, remedying
contraventions or dangers by the Town, adding amounts to tax rolls and pursuing injunctions
pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
14.0.0 Corporations and Partnerships
14.1.0 When a corporation commits an offence under this bylaw, every principal, director, manager,
employee, or agent of the corporation who authorized the act or omission that constitutes the
offence or assented to or acquiesced or paiticipated in the act or omission that constitutes the
offence is guilty of the offence whether or not the corporation has been prosecuted for the offence.
14.2.0 If a partner in a partnership is guilty of an offence under this bylaw, each partner in that partnership
who authorized the act or omission that constitutes the offence or assented to or acquiesced or
participated in the act or omission that constitutes the offence is guilty of the offence.
15.0.0 Vicarious Liability
15. 1.0 For the purposes of this bylaw, an act or omission by an employee or agent of a Person is deemed
also to be an act or omission of the Person if the act or omission occurred in the course of the
employee's employment with the Person, or in the course of the agent exercising the powers or
performing the duties on behalf of the Person under their agency relationship.
16.0.0 Penalties
16.1.0 Any Person who contravenes any section and provisions of this Bylaw, is guilty of an offence.
16.2.0 When a Person is alleged to have contravened any provision of this Bylaw, an Enforcement Officer
may issue a Violation Ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act, R.S.A 2000 c. P-
24.
16.3 .0 A Person who is guilty of an offence is liable to a fine in an amount not exceeding $2500 and to
imprisonment for not more than 6 months for non-payment of a fine.
16.4.0 If a Municipal Tag is issued in respect of an offence, the Municipal Tag must specify the fine
amount established by this bylaw for the offence.
16.5.0 If a Municipal Tag has been issued and if the specified penalty has not been paid within the
prescribed time, then an Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a
Violation Ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
16.6.0 A Person who commits an offence may, if a Municipal Tag is issued in respect of the offence, pay
the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence and if the amount is paid on or before
the required date, the Person will not be prosecuted for the offence.
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16. 7 .0 If a Violation Ticket is issued in respect of an offence, the Violation Ticket may:
a)
specify the fine amount established by this bylaw for the offence; or
b)
require a Person to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary payment.
16.8.0 A Person who commits an offence may.,-
a)
if a Violation Ticket is issued in respect of the offence; and
b)
if the Violation Ticket specifies the fine amount established by this bylaw for the offence,
make a voluntary payment equal to the specified fine.
17 .0.0 Interpretation
17 .1.0 In this bylaw, a citation of or reference to any act or regulation of the Province of Alberta or of
Canada, or of any other bylaw of the Town is a citation of or reference to that act, regulation, or
bylaw as amended, whether amended before or after the commencement of the act, regulation, or
bylaw in which the citation or reference occurs.
17.2.0 Nothing in this bylaw relieves a Person from complying with any provision of any provincial or
federal legislation or regulation, other bylaw of the Town or any requirement of any lawful
permit, order, or 1 icense.
18.0.0 Severability
18.1.0 Every provision in this bylaw is independent of all other provisions and if any provision of this
bylaw is declared invalid for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions
of this bylaw shall remain valid and enforceable.
19.0.0 Review
19 .1.0 This bylaw shall be reviewed within its fourth year, being 2025, or as deemed necessary.
20.0.0 Repeal
20.1.0 Bylaw 2236/PS/05, and amendments are hereby repealed.
21.0.0 Effective Date
21.1.0 This bylaw shall take force and effect upon third reading and when it has been duly signed.
Read a first time this 14th day of June, AD 2021.
Read a second time this 16th day of August, AD 2021.
Read a third time this 16th day of August, AD 2021.
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LaRae Ellis,
Manager, Legislative Services
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Schedule "A" - Specified Penalties
Bylaw
Section
Penalties
Number
4.2.0
Cross a Boundary established by the Fire Department
4.5.0
Impede, obstruct, or otherwise hinder access to property or Equipment
required for use by a Member or Enforcement Officer
5.1.0
Deposit, discard or abandon any burning matter or substance so as to
create a Burning Hazard
5.1.0
Light a Fire without a required Fire Permit
5.2.0
Bum prohibited debris
5.3.0
Cause smoke, other products of combustion or obnoxious odor, to
interfere with the livelihood or enjoyment of another's property.
5.3.0
Conduct activity that involves the use of a Fire, where smoke produced by
the Fire may impede the visibility of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
6.2.0
Sell Fireworks without a Permit or valid business license
6.3.0
Failure to comply with conditions of a Fire Pem1it
7.2.0
Alarm systems not maintained / in compliance with applicable codes and
standards
8.1.0
Light a Fire without taking sufficient precautions
8.2.0
Provide false, incomplete or misleading information to Fire Chief,
Member or Enforcement Officer with respect to a Fire, Fire Permit
8.11.0
Light a Fire on lands without written consent
8.11.0
Permit Fire to pass from own property to property of another Person
9.1.0
Igniting Fire or discharging Fireworks during Fire Ban
10.1.0
Fail to report a dangerous goods release or spill
Upgrading, changing or modifying building access without contacting
11.3.0
the Fire Department and supplying new keys, key fobs, key cards or
any other methods to access the building
12.5.0
Damage or Destroy Fire Department Property
Offense
$100
$500
$250
$150
$150
$150
$150
$500
$100
$500
$150
$100
$150
$150
$300
$250
$150
$1000