Fire Department Regulations Bylaw No. 866, 2020 (consolidated) — full text, Logan Lake, British Columbia

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DISTRICT OF LOGAN LAKE BYLAW 866, 2020 A bylaw to establish and to regulate a Fire Department for the District of Logan Lake. WHEREAS the Community Charter allows Council, by bylaw, to establish and make regulations for a fire department. NOW THEREFORE the Council of the District of Logan Lake, in open meeting assembled enacts as follows: 1. This bylaw may be cited as "District of Logan Lake Fire Department Regulations Bylaw No. 866, 2020". 2. District of Logan Lake Fire Department and Regulation Bylaw 630, 2008 and all amendments thereto, are hereby repealed. 3. All National, Federai, and Provincial Fire Regulations, and all amendments thereto are deemed to be in full force and effect within the District of Logan Lake, in conjunction with this bylaw. 4. This bylaw is divided into the following parts: Part | Definitions Part Il Fire Department Part fll Fire Protection and Life Safety Part IV Inspection of Premises Part V Enforcement Part VI Penalties Part VII Court Fees Part VIII Severability Part IX Agreements Schedules AtoG 5. This bylaw shall come into full force and effect upon adoption. PART | - DEFINITIONS "Approval" means acceptance as satisfactory to the Fire Chief or his designate. "Chief Administrative | means the Chief Administrative Officer of the District of Logan Lake. Officer" . "Council" means the Council of the District of Logan Lake. "Department" means the Logan Lake Fire/Rescue Department. "District" means the District of Logan Lake. "Fire Chief" means the person appointed from time to time as the Chief of the Fire Department of the District of Logan Lake, and any officer, member or inspector authorized in writing by the Fire Chief to act on his behalf. "Fire Code" means the British Columbia Fire Code. "Inspector" means any Fire Department member authorized in writing by the Fire Chief to act in such capacity. "Member" means a member of the Logan Lake Fire/Rescue Department and includes an officer. "Nuisance" means use of property or course of conduct that interferes with the legal rights of others by causing damage, annoyance, or inconvenience. Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 2 of 16 "Occupant or means any tenant, lessee, agent, and any other person who has access to Occupier" and control of any building or premises to which this bylaw applies, and in relation to common property and common facilities in a strata plan. The Strata corporation within the meaning of the Strata Property Act. "Public Fire Hydrant" means any fire hydrant located on: (a) a public roadway or right-of-way; (b) District owned property; (c) an easement held in favour of the District of Logan Lake for the purpose of installing and maintaining a water distribution system. "Ventilation Index" means the index published by the Ministry of Environment. BC's weather conditions, mountainous landscape and settlement patterns often combine to trap smoke in populated areas. Open burning can only take place when local air flow will not cause the smoke to build up when the ventilation index is "good" for the day the open burn is started, and "good" or "fair" for the second planned day of the burn. PART IL - FIRE DEPARTMENT 2.1 There is hereby constituted a fire department for the District of Logan Lake to be known as the "Logan Lake Fire/Rescue Department", and the head of the department shall be known as the "Fire Chief". 2.2 Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Fire Chief is accountable for overseeing the provision of services for the protection of lives and property of the citizens of the District of Logan Lake from fire hazards and for the operation of the fire department, including training and fire prevention. 2.3 The Fire Chief shall take all proper measures for the prevention, control, and extinguishment of fire and for the protection of life and property and may enforce all codes and bylaws respecting fire prevention, life safety and investigations. 2.4 The Fire Chief shall be appointed by Resolution of Council. 2.5 In addition to the Fire Chief, the department personnel shall consist of two Deputy Fire Chiefs and such number of other officers and members as from time to time may be deemed necessary by the Fire Chief and Council. 2.6 (a) The Fire Chief may appoint any person who is qualified, as a member of the department. (b) A person is qualified to be appointed a member of the department who: i) is 18 years of age or over: ii) is of good character; iii) passes such aptitude, physical and other valid tests as may be required by the Fire Chief; iv) resides within the District of Logan Lake; v) undergoes a criminal record check, which results in approval of the Fire Chief. (c) A person appointed as member shall be on probation for the period of six (6) months during which period they shall take such training and examinations as may be required by the Fire Chief. (d) {f a probationary member appointed fails any such examination, the Fire Chief may dismiss such a member or extend their probation period. (e) The number of members age 16 and up to and including the age of 18 shall not exceed five (5) at any one time. (f) A person appointed as a member shall adhere to the Code of Conduct presented to them, as shown in Schedule "B" attached to and forming part of this bylaw. (g) Every member is subject to a medical examination at such time as the Fire Chief may require. 2.7 The remuneration of all members shall be as set out in Schedule "A" attached hereto and forming Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 3 of 16 part of this bylaw. 2.8 The limits of the jurisdiction of the Fire Chief, and the officers and members of the Fire Department will extend to the area and boundaries of the District of Logan Lake, and no part of the fire apparatus shall be used beyond the limits of the municipality without: (a) the express authorization of a written contract or agreement providing for the supply of fire fighting services or rescue services outside the municipal boundaries or; (b) the approval of the Mayor, Acting Mayor and/or Council or the discretion of the Fire Chief. 2.9 The Fire Chief has complete responsibility and authority over the Fire Department subject to the direction and control of the Chief Administrative Officer to which he/she shall be responsible and in particular he/she shall be required to carry out all fire protection activities and such other activities as the authority having jurisdiction, including but not limited to: (a) rescue (b) other incidents (c) pre-fire planning (d) disaster planning (e) preventative activities 2.10 The Fire Chief shall establish rules, regulations and policies in the form of Standard Operating Guidelines (SOG'S), and committees necessary for the proper organization and administration of the Fire Department including but not limited to the: (a) use, care and protection of Fire Department property; (b) conduct and discipline of officers and members of the Fire Department; (c) efficient operation of the Fire Department; (d) Compliance of lawful statutes and regulations; (e) May vary, alter, or repeal such rule or regulation from time to time. 2.11 The Fire Chief, or in his/her absence, the senior ranking member present, shall have control, direction and management of all Fire Department apparatus, equipment or manpower assigned to an incident and, where a member is in charge, he shall continue to act until relieved by a senior officer. 2.12 The Fire Chief shall take responsibility for all fire protection matters including the enforcement of the Fire Service Act and Regulations there under and shall assume the responsibilities of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner, 2.13 The Fire Chief shall report to Chief Administrative Officer on the operation of the Fire Department or any other matters in the manner designated by Council. 2.14 The Fire Chief or the member in charge, at a fire is empowered to cause a building, structure or thing to be pulled down, demolished or otherwise removed if he/she deems it necessary to prevent the spread of fire to other buildings, structures or things. 2.15 The Fire Chief, or the member in charge, at an incident is empowered to enter, pass through or over buildings or property adjacent to an incident and to cause members of the Fire Department and the apparatus and equipment of the Fire Department to enter or pass through or over buildings or property, where he/she deems it necessary to gain access to the incident or to protect any person or property. 2.16 The Fire Chief or the member in charge, at an incident may request peace officers to enforce restrictions or persons entering within the boundaries of the incident. 2.17 No person at an incident shall impede, obstruct or hinder a member of the Fire Department or other person assisting or acting under the direction of the Fire Chief or the member in charge. 2.18 No person shall damage or destroy Fire Department apparatus or equipment. Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 4 of 16 2.19 No person at an incident shall drive a vehicle over any equipment or fire hose at any time. 2.20 The Fire Chief shall take all proper measures for the prevention, control and extinguishment of fires and for the protection of life and property and shall enforce all municipal bylaws respective of fire prevention and exercise the powers and duties imposed on them by this bylaw and any provincial act or regulation. 2.21. Shall submit to the Director of Finance for inclusion with the overall District budget submitted to Council for approval, the annual budget for the Fire Department. 2.22 |Whenin the opinion of the Fire Chief or Council the supply, pressure and flow of water is considered inadequate or in danger of becoming inadequate for the purpose of fire fighting protection, Council may by resolution introduce and enforce such regulations as may be considered necessary to conserve the supply, pressure and flow of water for such purposes. Such regulations may control and designate the purposes and hours for and the methods and appliances permitted for such use, including hoses, sprays, nozzles and sprinklers, and Council may also appoint an inspector or inspectors to enforce such regulations and such inspector or inspectors shall during the term of his or their office or appointment be granted the same authority to enter premises within the District for purposes of inspection under the regulations as are possessed by the Fire Chief. 2.23. The owner, occupier, agent or trustee of real property is prohibited from allowing any person to stand, loiter or sit in the aisles, passages and stairways or any other means of egress of churches, theaters, halls, skating rinks and other places of amusement or public resort. 2.24 _ If, inthe opinion of the Fire Chief, a chimney, flue or any other exhaust apparatus may constitute an increased risk of fire, the Fire Chief, or designate, shall have the authority to order that the owner have the apparatus inspected by a qualified licensed professional and that the owner act on the recommendations of the professional. The order shail! state the apparatus shall not be used until it passes the inspection of the professional. 2.25 Outdoor Fires -- General Provisions (a) The Fire Chief may prohibit any or all types of outdoor fires when, in his/her opinion, atmospheric conditions or local circumstances may make such fires a hazard or a nuisance. (b) Any person who causes or through inadvertence, allows a fire to get beyond control and so necessitates the assistance of the District of Logan Lake Fire/Rescue Department personnel and/or equipment, may be liable to a charge at a cost for such assistance, as specified in Schedule "C". If such charge remains unpaid on December 31* of the year in which the charge was levied, the amount so unpaid shall be entered on the real property tax roll in respect of the property receiving the assistance and shall be collected as taxes in arrears for said property. (c) The Fire Chief or designate can require, where the safety of any forest, woodland, timber, or other property is endangered by debris caused by any lumbering, land clearing, or industrial operation, the person carrying on, or who has carried on, such operation, or the owner/tenant of the land on which the debris exists, to dispose of the debris in a manner acceptable to the District of Logan Lake Fire Chief. This may include cutting down all dead standing trees and stubs within the area affected and to provide such labour and to take such precautions to prevent the escape of fire or damage to property as the municipality or Officer acting for the municipality may direct. (d) The Fire Chief, or designate, may require a property owner to clear their property of natural accumulated debris to meet the minimum recommended guideline for fuel reduction to prevent the spread of fire in forested areas or heavy fuel load areas. 2.26 Outdoor Fires - Residential (a) Open burning of dry garden and yard refuse is allowed during Spring and Fall each year, with such burning periods to be established by the Ministry of Environment and/or the discretion of the Fire Chief and advertised accordingly. Will be by permit only, as per Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 5 of 16 Schedule "E", attached to and forming part of this bylaw. Each permit will be for a 72-hour period only. There shall be a smoke free period of at least 15 days between burns on the same property. (b) Open burning is only permitted on private property. No fires are to be located on District property, public roads, or road allowances, or unpaved roads or lanes. (c) Open burning is to be carried out by the property owner/tenant or an agent acting on behalf of the property owner. The property owner will accept all responsibility of any liability as a result of the fire. (d) Regulations for open-burning, pursuant to Section 230 (a) are as shown in Schedule "D" attached to and forming part of this bylaw. 2.27 Outdoor Fires -- Industrial / Commercial and Lot Clearing (a) Burning for lot clearing for development, and burning for the purpose of yard clean up in a commercial or industrial area, will be by permit only, as per Schedule "E", attached to and forming part of this bylaw. Each permit will be for a 72-hour period only. There shall be a smoke free period of at least 15 days between burns on the same property. (b) Burning of debris, refuse and slash by the District of Logan Lake, Government Ministries, Departments or Agencies, which cannot be conveniently and economically disposed of by any other means shall be by permit only, as per Schedule "E" attached to and forming part of 'this bylaw. Each permit will be issued for a 72-hour period only. There shall be a smoke free period of at least 15 days between burns on the same property. The person receiving the permit must check and comply with the Ministry of Environment regulations including the ventilation index. (c) All permit burning pursuant to Section 231 (a) and 231 (b) shall conform to the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation of the Waste Management Act (BC Reg. 145/93). 2.28 Quidoor Fires -- Exemptions The following outdoor fires are permitted without permit but will be subject to Section 229 and other parts of this bylaw where applicable. (a) outdoor cooking devices using propane, natural gas or charcoal for the grilling or barbequing of food. (b) small fire pits used for warmth or the preparation of food using seasoned wood fuel and described in Schedule "F" attached to and forming part of this Bylaw. (c) controlled burning for a fire training exercise by the District of Logan Lake Fire/Rescue Department. PART ll! - FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY 3.1 Evacuation If an emergency arising from a fire, fire hazard, toxic chemical spill or from a risk of explosion causes the Fire Officer in command to believe there is an imminent and serious danger to life or property or of a panic, he/she may immediately cause the removal of the hazard or risk or he/she may cause the people to be tactically evacuated. He/she may order the evacuation of a building or area and may request assistance from the police to provide security to the evacuated area. 3.2 Fire Damaged Buildings (a) The owner of any fire damaged building shall ensure that the premises are guarded, or that all openings in the building are kept securely closed and fastened so as to prevent the entry of an unauthorized person(s). This is to be done in a timely manner in the opinion of the Fire Chief. (b) If the owner fails to provide the necessary security to the fire damaged building within a reasonable time, then the Fire Chief may have the work performed and the owner shall be liable to a charge at cost for such work payable to the District. If such charge remains unpaid on December 31st of the year in which the charge was levied, the amount so unpaid Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 6 of 16 shall be entered on the real property tax roll in respect of the property receiving the assistance and shall be collected as taxes in arrears for said property by the Disirict Fire Department or Public Works crew at the expense of the owner. (c) If the owner fails to pay to the District of Logan Lake the aforesaid expenses, then the District may recover the expenses in the same manner as municipal taxes. 3.3 Address Identification All buildings or structures situated on any lot or parcel of land within the municipal boundaries shall be properly identified with numbers facing the District road which accesses the property, indicating their address as designated by the District of Logan Lake. All address numbers shall be in contrasting colours to the base colour of the building or structure and visible from the street. Address numbers shall not be obstructed by shrubs, trees, beams or any other material that would impair quick and easy identification. PART IV - INSPECTIONS OF PREMISES 4.1 Right to Inspect and Test . The Fire Chief, Inspector, and any member of the Fire Department may at all reasonable hours enter into and upon any lands, premises, yards or buildings, other than single family dwellings, for the purpose of testing or inspecting: (a) buildings, as required by the Fire Service Act; (b) to determine if Fire Department access and an adequate water supply is available for fire suppression purposes; (c) to determine if the requirements of this bylaw are being carried out. 4.2 Re-Inspect Fees (a) If more than one re-inspection of a property is performed by the Fire Chief to ensure fire safety violations discovered during a previous regular inspection have been rectified, a fee of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) will be charged to the owner or occupant. , (b) if the owner or occupant fails to pay to the District of Logan Lake the aforesaid expenses, then the District may recover the expenses in the same manner as municipal taxes. 4.3, Accumulation of Combustible Materials (a) lf the owner or occupier of property fails to take such precautions to prevent the accumulation of combustible growth or material of any kind as directed by the Fire Chief, within a reasonable period of time, then the Fire Chief may have the work performed by the District of Logan Lake by its employees or others at the expense of the owner. (b) if the owner fails to pay to the District of Logan Lake the aforesaid expenses, then the District may recover the expenses in the same manner as municipal taxes. 4.4 Smoke Alarm Installation and Maintenance (a) The owner of every residential occupancy shall ensure that smoke alarms are installed and maintained in every dwelling unit or suite and in each sleeping room not within a dwelling unit except for institutional occupancies required to have a fire alarm system. (b) The occupant shall test the smoke alarms in compliance with the manufacturers' recommendation within the dwelling unit, suite or sleeping room to ensure that the smoke alarms are functioning correctly. If a smoke alarm is not functioning correctly, the occupant, if he/she is not the owner, shall inform the owner immediately. Part 2 Section 2.1.3.3 Smoke Alarms BC Fire Code (A.2.1.3.3) Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 7 of 16 4.5 Fire Safety Systems and Life Safety Processes All installed fire alarm systems, and life safety processes or devices shall be maintained according to the British Columbia Fire Code. 4.6 Entry for Inspection No person shall obstruct or interfere with the Fire Chief or their designate while they are carrying out any inspection pursuant to this Bylaw, the BC Fire Code, or the BC Fire Services Act. 4.7 Assistance in Inspection The owner, occupier, or lessee of a building or property or any other person having knowledge of a building or property shall, upon request, give to a fire inspector, who is carrying out an inspection of the building or property, such assistance as he/she may require in carrying out the inspection. 4.8 Public Assistance and Fire Control (a) The Fire Chief or Officer in command at any fire shall have the power to cause demolition of any building or part of a building which in his/her judgment should be demolished in order to prevent spread of fire or to prevent damage to persons or property or loss of life. (b) No person shall impede, hinder or obstruct the extinguishment of any fire. Any person who fails to comply with the orders or instructions of an officer of the Fire Department engaged or about to be engaged in the extinguishment of a fire shall be liable to the penalties provided herein and such person may be forcibly removed from the scene of such emergency or fire by a police officer or firefighter. (c) No person shall refuse to permit any member of the Fire Department to enter into or upon any premises for which an alarm of fire has been received or in or upon which such member has reasonable grounds to suspect that a fire exists. 4.9 FEE FOR INSPECTIONS BY SPECIAL REQUEST (a) A fee of one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) shall be paid to the District of Logan Lake with the request to conduct a fire safety inspection for the pending sale or purchase of a property. PART V - ENFORCEMENT 5.1 Issuance of Order (a) if an Inspector finds that any provision of this bylaw has been contravened or has not been complied with, or has been complied with improperly or only in part, or that conditions exist in or upon a building or property to which the bylaw applies and which, in his opinion, constitutes a fire hazard or otherwise constitutes a hazard to life and/or property, he/she may make such order to ensure full and proper compliance with this bylaw and in particular, but without limiting the generality of the foregoing, he/she may: i) make to the owner, occupier or lessee of the building or property such recommendations as he/she deems necessary to correct the contravention or to ensure compliance with this bylaw or to remove the hazards referred to in the bylaw or, ii) make such orders as he/she deems necessary with respect to any of the matters referred to in this bylaw. (b) | Anorder made under this bylaw shall be in writing and shall be directed to either the owner, occupier or lessee of the building or property in respect of which the order is made or to both. Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 8 of 16 5.2 Service of Order An order made under this bylaw shall be served by: (a) delivering it or causing it to be delivered to the person to whom it is directed, or (b) sending the order by return registered mail to the last known property owner. PART VI - PENALTIES 6.1 Every person who violates any of the provisions of this bylaw or suffers or permits any act or thing to be done in contravention or in violation of any of the provisions of this bylaw, or who neglects to do or who refrains from doing anything required by the bylaw shall be deemed to be guilty of an infraction thereof and liable to the penalties imposed. 6.2 Any person or person on summary conviction shall be liable to a penalty of not less than twenty-five ($25.00) dollars and not more than two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars for each infraction or offense and shall be enforced and recoverable in a manner provided by the "Summary Conviction Act". PART Vil - COURT FEES 7.1 COURT FEES (a) lf an Officer or Member of the Fire Department is required to attend any civil or criminal proceedings, court hearing or examination for discovery as a result of his attendance at a fire, fees shall be paid as follows: e % day (or part thereof) $50.00 e --_ Full day $80.00 e plus the mileage rate, if applicable, established by resolution of Council for attendance by Council and staff at events or conferences outside Municipal boundaries. (b) in special circumstances, actual replacement of lost wages will be considered for reimbursement by Council when accompanied by a report with a recommendation from the Fire Chief and the Administrator. PART VIll- SEVERABILITY 8.1 If any portion of this Bylaw is held invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, then that invalid portion shall be severed and the remainder of this Bylaw shall be deemed to have been adopted without the severed portion. PART 1X --- AGREEMENTS 9.1 Where the following Municipalities wish to enter into Mutual Agreements to provide or receive firefighting equipment or personnel, as needed, as determined by the Fire Chief: e Merritt, e Kamloops, e Ashcroft, e Lower Nicola Indian Band. (a) Agreements shall continue from year to year, unless a party to the agreement on or before the 15 day of the December in each year during the term of this agreement, notify the other party(s) in writing of its desire to terminate the agreement thirty-one (31) days from the 1° of December. (a) Remuneration shall be negotiated from time to time amongst the parties to the agreement. (bo) The Fire Chief shall be authorized to request or approve a request for firefighting equipment and personnel. (c) The Fire Chief is authorized to enter into formal mutual aid agreements upon approval of Council. Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 9 of 16 READ A FIRST AND SECOND READING this 26" day of January, 2021 READ A THIRD TIME this 26° day of January, 2021 "Bed A ADOPTED this 9" day of February, 2021 . Mayor (R. Smith) Corporate Vi (M. Miles) Certified a true copy of the District of Logan Lake Resolution No. or Bylaw No. the, 2070 Dated this 19 the day of Fobra UW ----- 2.024 Corporate Administrator District of Logan Lake Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 10 of 16 Schedule "A' Fire Department Remuneration . Deputy Fire Chief(s) $200.00 per month $18.00 per hour for calls and for practices Assistant Fire Chief $100.00 per month $18.00 per hour for calls and for practices Captains $50.00 per month $17.00 per hour for calls and for practices Lieutenants $30.00 per month $16.00 per hour for calis and for practices Firefighters $15.00 per hour for calls and $15.00 per hour per practice Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations _ Page 11 of 16 Schedule "B" Code of Conduct All Officers and Members of the District of Logan Lake Volunteer Fire Department shall: 1. At all times be governed by the ordinary and responsible rules of behavior observed by law-abiding and self-respecting citizens and no Member shall commit any act to bring discredit upon the Department, its Members or the District of Logan Lake: Furthermore, when representing the Department, all Members shall be expected to be courteous and respectful in their contacts with the public; 2. Operate through the Fire Chief in transacting the business of the Department; 3. When available attend all fire or emergencies to which they may be dispatched and to perform to the best of their ability. Neglect, inefficiency or indifference of Members in the performance of their duties constitutes unacceptable behavior, and may result in discharge from the Department; 4. Exercise precaution and good judgment in order to avoid injury to themselves and to other Members; 5. Adhere to the policies set out in the District of Logan Lake Standard Operating Guidelines. 6. Accord obedience, proper respect and courtesy to Officers and Acting Officers; 7. Make truthful and accurate reports and not make statements with intent to deceive; 8. Not willfully mutilate any useful Department record, book, paper or document; 9. Promptly notify the Fire Chief of all matters coming to their attention affecting the interest of the Department; 10. Exercise caution to avoid unnecessary damage or loss of Department property and be responsible for the safekeeping and proper care of all Department property; 11. Not remain on duty if their ability is impaired by the use of a mind-altering substance(s); 12. Not use or take in any form a mind altering substance(s) while on duty; 13. Not indulge in obscene or uncivil language, altercations or conduct while on duty, which might cause adverse public reaction or injury to any person; 14. Refrain from engaging in any activity which reduces the Member's effectiveness; 15. Refrain from promoting their names, in the context as a Member of the Department, for any commercial or business purposes, or for countenancing the use of the name and/or prestige of the Department for such purposes; 16. Accept no reward, fee, or gift from any person for services incidental to the performance of duty, except with the permission of the Fire Chief. 17. Treat all other members with respect and without discrimination or prejudice; 18. Driving behavior shall conform to Motor Vehicle Act regulations at all times. Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 12 of 16 Schedule "C" Charge Out Fees for Manpower and Equipment The following rates for the use of manpower, vehicles and equipment shall be recoverable by the District pursuant to this Bylaw. Manpower Minimum two (2) hour call out for each firefighter at the rate of pay assigned to him or her, or for more than two (2) hour duration, the number of hours worked for each firefighter at the hourly rate of pay assigned to him or her, plus a 30% administration fee payable to the District of Logan Lake. Vehicles Per Hour Rate As per Interagency Agreements that are updated annually by the Province of British Columbia. Miscellaneous Equipment At replacement costs. Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations _ Page 13 of 16 Schedule "D" Open Air Burning Regulations Open burning of backyard or garden waste is permitted under certain conditions, although it is not encouraged. Homeowners are asked to reuse or recycle as much organic and wood waste as possible, instead of burning it. Care should be taken at all times to ensure that open burning does not occur during periods of atmospheric inversion, or when local weather conditions would be adversely impacted by smoke and air-borne particulates from open burning. Open burning in close proximity to schools, care facilities, and adult and child care facilities is discouraged and other options for disposing of burnable waste should be considered. The following conditions for the burning of backyard and garden waste in residential areas of the District shall apply: 1. * Residents may burn in the open air, dry garden refuse (smail prunings, vegetable garden refuse) without a permit between dawn and dusk during the period established by the Fire Chief in the spring and fall of each year. 2. Any person who lights a fire to dispose of dry garden refuse shall observe the following conditions: (a) the piles of materials to be burned shall not be larger than 1 meter by 1 meter and shail not be more than 1.5 meters high; (b) the fire shall be not fess than 4 meters from any log, stumps, snag or standing tree; (c) the fire shall be at least 15 meters from any slash, other flammable debris or from any structure; (d) a round point shovel and a fully charged garden hose or other source of water and not less than 18 liters in capacity shall be kept near the fire at all times; (e) all flammable material shall be removed down to mineral soil for not less than 1 meter in every direction from the perimeter of the fire; (f) the fire shall be attended by at least one competent adult person until completely extinguished; g) The following material must not be included with debris that is open burned: tires treated lumber plastics railway ties drywall manure demolition waste rubber domestic waste asphalt asphalt products _ paint hazardous waste fuelandiube containers tar paper biomedical waste h) the lighting or fueling of a fire during any period of winds strong enough to cause sparks or other burning material to land in any combustible material in the vicinity is prohibited. Any person who contravenes these regulations is subject to the penalty provisions of Bylaw No. 496. Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 14 of 16 Schedule "E" Burning Permit Please address all correspondence to: Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner District of Logan Lake PO Box 190 Logan Lake, BC VOK 1WO (250)523-6225 ao 20 Permission is hereby granted to: Address: Sa Telephone Number: (Home) (Business) To burn for (# of days) commencing on ,20__ atthe following Civic address: REMARKS: | hereby declare that | have read and fully understand the regulations contained in Schedule "D" of the District of Logan Lake Volunteer Fire Department Establishment, and Fire & Safety Regulations Bylaw No. Signature of Person Receiving Permit: (Signature) ts (Date) t--'isS Ministry of Environment's approval required in writing and a copy to be provided to the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner. ___ (Yes) __--__--s (No) Approval of the Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner: (Signature) (Date) t-- Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations _ ; ee __ Page 15 of 16 Schedule "F" Campfires 1. Campfire Regulations and Prohibitions No person will light, ignite or start, or allow, or cause to be lighted, ignited, or started, a campfire except in accordance with the following regulations: {a) Fire pit size not to exceed 24" or 62 cm in diameter or square or a CSA Burning unit; (b) Only permitted burning materials (dry and seasoned firewood), will be used in campfires; (c) Campfires will be continuously controlled and supervised by a competent person equipped with extinguishing equipment and material, and must be completely extinguished before the person leaves the area; (d) Campfires will be maintained so as not to cause a nuisance; (e) Campfires will be contained within a fire pit; (f) Campfires must be located a minimum of 5 meters from adjoining property lines, buildings and any other combustible material; (g) Campfires must be intended for and used solely for the preparation of food and/or warmth; (h) Campfires will not be permitted between 12:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. (i) Campfires must be smaller than'19.5" or 49.5 cm in width and height. 2. Restrictions a) No person will burn prohibited burning materials, compostable materials or garbage in the open air, campfire, fireplace or woodstove. (b) All fires are subject to local fire hazard restrictions and Ministry of Forests fire hazard restrictions and are subject to cancellation at any time by an authority having jurisdiction. (c) At a complaint of discomfort, or reduced quality of life, the Fire Chief or designate shall have the authority to order that any fire be extinguished, or that all outdoor burning may be prohibited. 3. Prohibited Activities During a Campfire Ban: (a) Fireworks; (b) Sky Lanterns: (c) Tiki Torches or similar kinds of torches; (d) Chimeneas, outdoor wood stoves. Bylaw 866 Fire Department Regulations Page 16 of 16 Schedule "G" Response Boundaries Hwy/Road Hwy 97C District Boundary Hwy 97D District Boundary Hwy 970 TNRD Transfer Station Helmer RESCUE Hwy 5 North Brake check RESCUE Hwy 97C Halfway point to Merritt RESCUE Hwy 97C Halfway point to Ashcroft First Responder Hwy 97C As per request by BC Emergency Health Services First Responder Hwy 97D As per request by BC Emergency Health Services First Responder Hwy 97C As per request by BC Emergency Health Services