Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022

Ashcroft, British Columbia

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Bylaw No. 849 SCHEDULE "B" Village of Ashcroft Campfire Permit Applicant: (Please Print) _____________________________________________________ Civic Address: _____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________ Email Address: ________________________________ Telephone Number: Home/Cell: ____________________ Work: _____________________ Date of Firepit Inspection: _____________________ Inspected By:____________________ Firepit Meets Bylaw Requirements: o Yes o No Please see reverse for Conditions and Applicants Signature Campfire Permit Approved  Yes  No ________________________ ______________________ Corporate Officer or designate Date of Issue All campfire permits expire December 31st each calendar year, please contact the Village office for renewals. VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT 601 Bancroft Street, PO Box 129, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 PHONE: (250) 453-9161 / FAX: (250) 453-9664 EMAIL:[email protected] WEBSITE: www.ashcroftbc.ca SIGN VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT BYLAW NO. 849 SCHEDULE "B" PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH ITEM. By agreeing to these conditions and registering your residential property, you the permit holder are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and will abide by the rules and regulations of this permit. Persons who do not comply with Section 11.1 (b) of the Village of Ashcroft Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022 may be subject to a fine as per Schedule "A" of this Bylaw. 1. Only clean, seasoned firewood - (NO lumber, plywood, leaves, yard waste, construction material waste, plastic, tree, hedge or grass clippings) is permitted to be burned. 2. Campfires must be on the registered property and are to be no larger than ½ metre in diameter or height. 3. The permit holder shall have an adult (19 yrs or older) in attendance until the fire is completely extinguished and is responsible for damages caused by the fire to the other person(s) and or property. 4. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring the campfire is continuously supervised and controlled by a competent adult equipped with and knowledgeable in the use of extinguishing equipment and materials. 5. A water supply must be provided with the ability to completely extinguish the fire. 6. Winds must be less than 15km an hour. NOTE: At 15 km leaves and twigs are constantly moving and a light flag is extended. At 19 km dust rises from dry ground. 7. Burning shall be conducted a minimum of 3m (10 ft.) away from dry grass, underbrush, standing or felled timber, buildings and other combustible material. Smoke from the campfire must not create a nuisance to other persons in the vicinity. 8. Must be contained within a fire pit, constructed on mineral soil and within an acceptable outdoor burning appliance as defined in this bylaw. Fire pit must be inspected and approved by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Fire Chief or designate. 9. This permit may be cancelled by the Fire Chief or Corporate Officer at any time. 10. Violation of this permit, by the PERMIT HOLDER constitutes a violation of the Village of Ashcroft Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022. The PERMIT HOLDER may be liable for costs associated to a fire department response as per Schedule "A" of this bylaw. 11. A copy of this permit must be available for viewing by the Fire Chief or designate and Bylaw Enforcement Officer on request. Please be advised; if and when an open fire ban for the Village of Ashcroft boundaries occurs, you will be notified by email. At that time your campfire permit will be under suspension until further notice. Failure to comply with this prohibition and restrictions may result in a fine for each individual on scene. Permit expires December 31st each calendar year. ________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Permit Holder Date SIGN Bylaw No. 849 SCHEDULE "C" Village of Ashcroft Burning Permit - Ceremonial Applicant: (Please Print) _____________________________________________________ Civic Address: ____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________ Email Address: ________________________________ Telephone Number: Home/Cell : ____________________ Work: ___________________ Date of Burn: _____________________ From: ______________ To: _________________ Location: _________________________________________________________________ Purpose: _________________________________________________________________ Fire Department Conditions: __________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ Please see reverse for Conditions and Applicants Signature Burning Permit Approved  Yes  No __________________________ _____________________ Corporate Officer or designate Date of Issue ____________________ Expiration Date VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT 601 Bancroft Street, PO Box 129, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 PHONE: (250) 453-9161 / FAX: (250) 453-9664 EMAIL:[email protected] WEBSITE:www.ashcroftbc.ca SIGN VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT BYLAW NO. 849 SCHEDULE "C" PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH ITEM. By agreeing to these conditions and registering your residential property, you the permit holder are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and will abide by the rules and regulations of this permit. Persons who do not comply with Section 11 of the Village of Ashcroft Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022 may be subject to a fine as per Schedule "A" of this Bylaw. 1. Only seasoned wood, ceremonial branches/herbs or charcoal to be burned. - (NO lumber, plywood, leaves, yard waste, construction material waste, plastic, tree, hedge or grass clippings) is permitted to be burned. 2. Ceremonial Fires must be on the registered property and are to be no larger than ½ metre in diameter or height. 3. The permit holder shall have an adult (19 yrs or older) in attendance until the fire is completely extinguished and is responsible for damages caused by the fire to the other person(s) and or property. 4. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring the ceremonial fire is continuously supervised and controlled by a competent adult equipped with and knowledgeable in the use of extinguishing equipment and materials. 5. A water supply must be provided with the ability to completely extinguish the fire. 6. Winds must be less than 15km an hour. NOTE: At 15 km leaves and twigs are constantly moving and a light flag is extended. At 19 km dust rises from dry ground. 7. Burning shall be conducted a minimum of 3m (10 ft.) away from dry grass, underbrush, standing or felled timber, buildings and other combustible material. Smoke from the ceremonial fire must not create a nuisance to other persons in the vicinity. 8. No burning in barrels or other appliances are to be used, the fire is to be on the mineral soil, in a shallow pit or in an approved fire pit as per Section 5(f) of this bylaw. 9. This permit may be cancelled by the Fire Chief or Corporate Officer at any time. 10. Violation of this permit, by the PERMIT HOLDER constitutes a violation of the Village of Ashcroft Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022. The PERMIT HOLDER may be liable for costs associated to a fire department response as per Schedule "A" of this bylaw. 11. A copy of this permit must be available for viewing by the Fire Chief or designate and Bylaw Enforcement Officer on request. Please be advised; if and when an open fire ban for the Village of Ashcroft boundaries occurs, you will be notified by email. At that time your campfire permit will be under suspension until further notice. Failure to comply with this prohibition and restrictions may result in a fine for each individual on scene. ________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Permit Holder Date SIGN Bylaw No. 849 SCHEDULE "D" Village of Ashcroft Burning Permit - Interface Fuel Reduction To be completed by the Fire Chief or the Director of Public Works Location of Proposed Fuel Reduction __________________________________________ (please attach map or sketch of property highlight area to be burned) Nearest Civic Address: _____________________________________________________ Dates (7 day window) from: ______________ To: _________________ Purpose: _________________________________________________________________ Ignition method: ____________________________________________________________ Method to control height of flames: ___________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________ Resources to limit/prevent escape of fire: __________________________________________ Is there a fuel break in place? ___________________________________________________ How will adjacent property owners be notified? ______________________________________ Fire Chief's conditions/comments: _________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________ _____ __________________________ Corporate Officer or designate Issue Date ____________________________ Expiration Date VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT 601 Bancroft Street, PO Box 129, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 PHONE: (250) 453-9161 / FAX: (250) 453-9664 EMAIL:[email protected] WEBSITE: www.ashcroftbc.ca SIGN Bylaw No. 849 SCHEDULE "D" Village of Ashcroft Fires are to be extinguished or not started when wind and weather conditions are such that the fire becomes a hazard or creates a nuisance to surrounding properties. Neighbors of adjoining properties are to be notified by the permit holder as to the times of the burn. Conditions of fire: a) Fire to be kept of a minimum of ______ meters from any house, structure or property line. b) The Provincial Government Venting Index must be adhered to. c) No material is to be piled unless permission is granted in writing by the Fire Chief or designate. d) The applicant will ensure thorough knowledge of prescribed burning practices are demonstrated by Fire Department members or Public Works employees. e) Daylight hours only. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure "Optimum burning conditions" are present and likely to continue prior to starting any burns and extinguished immediately upon any indications that conditions are deteriorating. ___________________________ Signature of Permit Holder Date SIGN Bylaw No. 849 SCHEDULE "E" Village of Ashcroft Campfire Permit - Renewal Applicant: (Please Print) _____________________________________________________ Civic Address: _____________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________________ Email Address: ________________________________ Telephone Number: Home/Cell: ____________________ Work: _____________________ Date of Firepit's Last Inspection: _____________________ Date of Current Inspection; __________________ Inspected By:____________________ Firepit Meets Bylaw Requirements: o Yes o No Please see reverse for Conditions and Applicants Signature Campfire Permit Renewal Approved  Yes  No ________________________ ______________________ Corporate Officer or designate Date of Issue All campfire permits expire December 31st each calendar year, please contact the Village office for renewals. VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT 601 Bancroft Street, PO Box 129, Ashcroft, BC V0K 1A0 PHONE: (250) 453-9161 / FAX: (250) 453-9664 EMAIL:[email protected] WEBSITE: www.ashcroftbc.ca SIGN VILLAGE OF ASHCROFT BYLAW NO. 849 SCHEDULE "E" PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH ITEM. By agreeing to these conditions and registering your residential property, you the permit holder are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and will abide by the rules and regulations of this permit. Persons who do not comply with Section 11.1 (b) of the Village of Ashcroft Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022 may be subject to a fine as per Schedule "A" of this Bylaw. 1. Only clean, seasoned firewood - (NO lumber, plywood, leaves, yard waste, construction material waste, plastic, tree, hedge or grass clippings) is permitted to be burned. 2. Campfires must be on the registered property and are to be no larger than ½ metre in diameter or height. 3. The permit holder shall have an adult (19 yrs or older) in attendance until the fire is completely extinguished and is responsible for damages caused by the fire to the other person(s) and or property. 4. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring the campfire is continuously supervised and controlled by a competent adult equipped with and knowledgeable in the use of extinguishing equipment and materials. 5. A water supply must be provided with the ability to completely extinguish the fire. 6. Winds must be less than 15km an hour. NOTE: At 15 km leaves and twigs are constantly moving and a light flag is extended. At 19 km dust rises from dry ground. 7. Burning shall be conducted a minimum of 3m (10 ft.) away from dry grass, underbrush, standing or felled timber, buildings and other combustible material. Smoke from the campfire must not create a nuisance to other persons in the vicinity. 8. Must be contained within a fire pit, constructed on mineral soil and within an acceptable outdoor burning appliance as defined in this bylaw. Fire pit must be inspected and approved by the Bylaw Enforcement Officer, Fire Chief or designate. 9. This permit may be cancelled by the Fire Chief or Corporate Officer at any time. 10. Violation of this permit, by the PERMIT HOLDER constitutes a violation of the Village of Ashcroft Outdoor Burning Bylaw No. 849, 2022. The PERMIT HOLDER may be liable for costs associated to a fire department response as per Schedule "A" of this bylaw. 11. A copy of this permit must be available for viewing by the Fire Chief or designate and Bylaw Enforcement Officer on request. Please be advised; if and when an open fire ban for the Village of Ashcroft boundaries occurs, you will be notified by email. At that time your campfire permit will be under suspension until further notice. Failure to comply with this prohibition and restrictions may result in a fine for each individual on scene. Permit expires December 31st each calendar year. ________________________________ _______________________________ Signature of Permit Holder Date SIGN