City of North Vancouver - Fire Safety & Prevention (Outdoor Burning Restrictions)
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* Home & Property
* Parks, Recreation & Culture
* Business & Development
* Community & Environment
* Streets & Transportation
* Government & City Hall
* Garbage, Green Can & Recycling
* Emergency Preparedness
* Public Safety
* Fire Department
* Property Taxes
* Utility Rates
* Local Area Service Program
* Water, Sewer & Drainage
Curbside Collection
Multi-Family Collection
Green Can / Food Scraps
Garbage
Recycling
North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre
Dog Waste Program
Wildlife Awareness
Heavy Rainfall
Wind Storms & Power Outages
Extreme Heat
Extreme Cold
Snow & Ice
Alcohol in Public Spaces
Wildlife & Bear Awareness
Community Awareness & Public Safety Program (CAPS)
COVID-19
Flood Hazards
NSEM
RCMP* Additional Resources
* Crime Prevention
* Community Policing Services
Slope Stability* Mosquito Creek Ravine Assessment
Fire Danger Current Rating
Fire Safety & Prevention* Halloween
* Holiday Safety Tips
FireSmart
Commercial & Events
Public Education & Community
Community Awareness and Public Safety Program
Pre-authorized Tax Payment
Public Property Search
Annual Tax Sale of Property
Water
Sewer
Drainage* Stormwater Management Requirements for New Developments
* Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements
North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant
* The Shipyards
* Parks & Greenways
* Recreation
* City Piers & Docks
* Community Events
* Annual City Events
* Arts & Culture
* Public Spaces & Venues
* Play CNV
* City Library
* Cemetery
Skate Plaza
Shipyard Commons
Shipbuilders' Square
About The Shipyards
Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards
Splash Park
Parks in the City* Be Park Smart
* Parks & Greenways Donation Program
* Dogs in City Parks
Greenways & Trails* Green Necklace
* North Shore Spirit Trail
* Ravine Greenway System
* Trans Canada Trail
* Upper Levels Greenway
Parks Planning & Rules* Dogs in City Parks
* Parks Master Plan
* Parks & Greenways Strategic Plan
* Pesticide Use Control Bylaw
Park Projects* Flight PS752 Memorial
* 1600 Eastern Park
* Dog Friendly City
* CNV Parks & Public Space Plan
* Eastview Park
* Kings Mill Walk Park
* Ray Perrault Park Expansion
* Tennis Feasibility Study
* Past Projects
Alcohol in Public Spaces
Community Recreation Strategy
Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (new)
Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (current)
Skateboarding
Tennis & Pickleball Courts
Volleyball Courts
John Braithwaite Community Centre
Lawn Bowling
Sports Fields
Submit a Calendar Event
Event Permit Application Process* Event Planning Resources and Support
City Venue Booking Application
Spirit of the Season Festival
Hot Summer Nights
Harbour Beach @ Waterfront Park
Long Summer Nights
Sunset Cinema in the City
Lunchtime Live
Public Works Open House
Markets in the City
Environmental Events
Public Art
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture
North Vancouver Cultural Plan
MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
Centennial Theatre
City Venue Booking Application
Musician Performance Application
Chalk Art Guidelines
Busking in the City
Lower Lonsdale
Living Lane
Parklets
Play Boxes
Planning for Interment
Already Interred
* Business Licences
* Economic Development
* Bid Notices
* Building & Development
* Permits & Inspections
* Heritage in the City
* Filming
* Wireless Communication Facilities
* Lonsdale Energy
Short-Term Rentals
BizPaL
Apply, Renew & Pay
Business Licence Bylaws
Inter-Municipal Business Licence
Monthly Update of Businesses
Outdoor Dining
Food Trucks and Food Carts
Recreational Cannabis Retail Policy
Small Business
Economic Strategy
Business Improvement Areas (BIA)
Business Opportunities
Invest in the City* Competitive Advantages
* Resources & Support
Fair Wage Policy
Living Wage Policy
Sustainable Purchasing Policy
Land Use Approvals* Development Permits
* Planning Applications
* Planning Application Resources
* Active Applications
* Zoning
Development Cost Charges
Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative* BC Energy Step Code for New Buildings
* Home Energy
Subdivisions
Building Permits* General Building Permit Info
* How to Submit Permits
* Alternative Solutions
* Demolition Permits
* New Single Family & Duplex
* Ground Oriented Housing
* Coach House
* New Garages & Carports
* New Complex Buildings
* Residential Reno/Addition Non-Strata
* Residential Renovations Strata
* Secondary Suites
* Swimming Pools
* Commercial Tenant Improvement
Electrical Permits
Plumbing, Gas & Sprinkler Permits
Sign Permits
Street Use Permits
Inspections
Building Permit Statistical Reports
Status of a Permit or License
Heritage Awards
Film Permits & Fees
Filming Locations* City Hall
* The Shipyards
* North Vancouver Cemetery
* Your Property as a Film Location
Community Benefits of Filming
Filmed in the City
Student Filming
Youth Filmmaking Programs
* Housing
* Social Planning
* Land Use
* Grants & Funding
* Open Streets in the City
* Living City
* Climate & Environment Strategy
* Climate Action
* Protecting the Environment
* Trees
* Building Energy Efficiency
* Help the Environment
Housing Action Plan
Housing Accelerator Fund
Housing Needs Report
Housing Target Report
Rental Housing
Family Friendly Housing
Adaptable Design
Active Design
Affordable Housing
Tenant Resources
People Experiencing Homelessness
Provincial Housing Legislation Updates* Bill 25: Response to provincial requirements
* City Lands Planning
* Growing Livable Neighbourhoods
* Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Changes
Community Wellbeing Strategy* Social Plan
Complete Communities Assessment
Child Care
Children, Youth & Families
Youth* Studio in the City
* Youth Week
* Youth Awards & Scholarships
* CNV4ME
* How Our City Works
* Kids in the Hall
Seniors & Age Friendly
Cultural Diversity
Accessibility
Poverty Reduction Strategy
Local Food* Planting for Pollinators
* Community Gardens
* Loutet Farm
* Hobby Bee Keeping
* Urban Chicken Keeping
Resources, Services & Assistance* Lions Gate Hospital
Commercial
Industrial
Institutional
Residential
Density Bonusing
Child Care Capital Improvement Fund
Children and Youth Grants
Community Grants
Housing Initiatives Grant
Living City Grant
Special Events & Festivals Funding
Supportive Funding Review
Violence Prevention in Schools Grant
Living City Awards
Living City Grant
Climate & Environment Strategy
Climate Adaptation* Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities (BARC) Program
Climate Targets & Reporting
Corporate Climate Action
Carbon Fund
Street Tree Planting Program
Get Involved
Waste Programs* Cigarette Waste
* Street & Park Recycling
* Poo Fairy
* Dog Waste Program
* Garbage, Recycling & Green Can Collection
Water Conservation* Water Restrictions
Air Quality
Invasive Species* Invasive Plants
* Chafer Beetle
* European Fire Ant
Rain, Drains and Creeks* Stormwater Management Overview
* ISMP Planning 101
* Watersheds 101
Spill Response
Trees on Public Property
Trees on Private Property
Urban Forest Plan
Tree Care & Health
Jump on a New Heat Pump
BC Energy Step Code for New Buildings
City Park Stewards
Community Cleanup
Earth Day
Earth Hour
Rivers Day
Tips for a Sustainable Holiday
* Transportation Planning
* Mobility Strategy
* Current Projects
* Walk, Bike, Roll & Transit
* Driving & Traffic
* Parking
* Streets & Sidewalks
* Street Use Permits
Safe Mobility Strategy
Walk CNV
Mobility Network Project
North Shore Connects
North Shore Transportation Survey
North Shore Transit Plan
Universal Accessibility
Crosscut Bridge
Cloverley Elementary Transportation Improvements
Eastside Connector
Past Projects* Esplanade Complete Street
* East 29th Street Safety Improvements
* 1st Street Mobility Corridor
* Cloverley Neighbourhood Traffic Calming
* Curb Access & Parking Plan
* Grand Boulevard Active Mobility Options
* Low Level Road Project
* Marine-Main R2 RapidBus Upgrades
* Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement
* Ridgeway School Zone Safety Review
* St Andrews Safety Improvements
* Waterfront Transportation Network Study
Walking
Look Think Go* Bike Road Markings & Signs
* Elephant's Feet
* Look Think Go Video Series
Cycling* AAA Bicycle Network
* Bicycle Master Plan
* Go by Bike Week
* Cycling Safety Tips
Safe & Active School Travel Program* Best Route Maps & School Travel Plans
* Safe & Active School Travel Program Mini-Grants
E-Bike Share Program
E-Cargo Bike Pilot Program
E-Scooters
Go CNV
Transit
Electric Vehicles* Electric Vehicle Strategy
* Charging Your EV
* How to Use City Charging Stations
* Incentive Programs & Resources
* EV Charging in Condo & Apartment Buildings
* EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements for New Buildings
Ride-Hailing & Taxis
Ride-Sharing
Car Sharing
Traffic Signals
Traffic Calming
Commercial Vehicles
Curb Access & Parking
Pay Parking
Permit Parking
Accessible Parking
Parking Regulations & Tickets
Roadwork Updates
Boulevards* Boulevard Raised Beds
* Boulevard Planting
* Landscape Encroachments
Sidewalks
Streetscape Guidelines
Temporary Signs
* General Local Election
* Online Services
* Bylaws
* Council Meetings
* Mayor & Council
* Committees
* About the City
* News Room
* Contact Us
* Community Engagement
* Truth and Reconciliation
* Finances
* Official Community Plan
* Career Opportunities
* Claims & Causes of Loss
2026 General Local Election* Candidate Profiles
* Candidate Information
* Election Workers
Previous Elections
CityServe
CityCollect
CityFix
Dog Licences & Renewals
Gateway
Service Request for Engineering or Parks
Pay Your Bylaw Notice
Report a Bylaw Infraction
Animal Care & Control
Noise Control
Bylaw Enforcement* Graffiti
* Smoking
Pay Parking Ticket or Bylaw Notice
Dispute Your Bylaw Notice
Council Agendas, Minutes & Videos
Council Proclamations
Public Hearings & Meetings* Upcoming Public Hearings/Meetings
* Public Hearing/Meeting Registration
* Public Hearing Minutes
* Public Meeting Minutes
* Finance Committee Minutes
* Policy Committee Minutes
Public Notices
Report of Committee of the Whole (Closed Session)
Live Streaming
Council Minutes Archive
Council Video Archive
Delegation Process
Public Input Period* To Speak Electronically - Registration Form
Mayor Linda Buchanan* Neighbourhood Resiliency
* Invite the Mayor
* Request a Certificate
Councillor Holly Back
Councillor Don Bell
Councillor Angela Girard
Councillor Jessica McIlroy
Councillor Shervin Shahriari
Councillor Tony Valente
2022-2026 Council Strategic Plan
Council Code of Conduct
Join a Committee
Council Committees and Appointments
Advisory Design Panel* ADP Agendas
* ADP Meeting Minutes
Advisory Planning Commission* APC Agendas
* APC Meeting Minutes
Board of Variance* BOV Agendas
* BOV Meeting Minutes
Community Safety Advisory Committee* CSAC Agendas
* CSAC Minutes
Heritage Advisory Committee* HAC Agendas
* HAC Meeting Minutes
Integrated Transportation Committee* ITC Agendas
* ITC Meeting Minutes
North Shore Accessibility Advisory Committee
North Vancouver City Library Board
North Vancouver Museum & Archives Commission
North Vancouver Policing Committee
North Van Public Art Advisory Committee
North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
Social Planning Advisory Committee* SPAC Agendas
* SPAC Meeting Minutes
Capital Projects* Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
* Harbourside Waterfront Development
* Harbour Swimming Deck
* North Shore Neighbourhood House Hub Redevelopment
* Past Projects
Community Facts & Stats
Maps of the City* Map Catalogue
City Departments* Chief Administrative Officer
* Office of the Deputy CAO
* Communications
* Engineering, Parks & Environment
* Financial Services
* People, Culture & Transformation
* Planning & Development
* Public Safety
How City Hall Works
Achievements & Awards
New Families & Residents
Sister Cities
What's New
News Releases
CityView e-Newsletter
Subscribe with CityConnect
Have Your Say
Connect by Social Media
Complaint Handling Policy
Respectful Communication Policy
Council Code of Conduct
Stay Informed
Annual Municipal Report
Financial Plan
Financial Statements
Living Wage
Career Portal
Firefighter Portal
Claims
Causes of Loss
* Home & Property
+ Home & Property
+ Garbage, Green Can & Recycling
- Garbage, Green Can & Recycling
- Curbside Collection
- Multi-Family Collection
- Green Can / Food Scraps
- Garbage
- Recycling
- North Shore Recycling & Waste Centre
- Dog Waste Program
- Wildlife Awareness
+ Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency Preparedness
- Heavy Rainfall
- Wind Storms & Power Outages
- Extreme Heat
- Extreme Cold
- Snow & Ice
+ Public Safety
- Public Safety
- Alcohol in Public Spaces
- Wildlife & Bear Awareness
- Community Awareness & Public Safety Program (CAPS)
- COVID-19
- Flood Hazards
- NSEM
- RCMP
* RCMP
* Additional Resources
* Crime Prevention
* Community Policing Services
- Slope Stability
* Slope Stability
* Mosquito Creek Ravine Assessment
+ Fire Department
- Fire Department
- Fire Danger Current Rating
- Fire Safety & Prevention
* Fire Safety & Prevention
* Halloween
* Holiday Safety Tips
- FireSmart
- Commercial & Events
- Public Education & Community
- Community Awareness and Public Safety Program
+ Property Taxes
- Property Taxes
- Pre-authorized Tax Payment
- Public Property Search
- Annual Tax Sale of Property
+ Utility Rates
+ Local Area Service Program
+ Water, Sewer & Drainage
- Water, Sewer & Drainage
- Water
- Sewer
- Drainage
* Drainage
* Stormwater Management Requirements for New Developments
* Erosion and Sediment Control Requirements
- North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant
* Parks, Recreation & Culture
+ Parks, Recreation & Culture
+ The Shipyards
- The Shipyards
- Skate Plaza
- Shipyard Commons
- Shipbuilders' Square
- About The Shipyards
- Canada Soccer House at The Shipyards
- Splash Park
+ Parks & Greenways
- Parks & Greenways
- Parks in the City
* Parks in the City
* Be Park Smart
* Parks & Greenways Donation Program
* Dogs in City Parks
- Greenways & Trails
* Greenways & Trails
* Green Necklace
* North Shore Spirit Trail
* Ravine Greenway System
* Trans Canada Trail
* Upper Levels Greenway
- Parks Planning & Rules
* Parks Planning & Rules
* Dogs in City Parks
* Parks Master Plan
* Parks & Greenways Strategic Plan
* Pesticide Use Control Bylaw
- Park Projects
* Park Projects
* Flight PS752 Memorial
* 1600 Eastern Park
* Dog Friendly City
* CNV Parks & Public Space Plan
* Eastview Park
* Kings Mill Walk Park
* Ray Perrault Park Expansion
* Tennis Feasibility Study
* Past Projects
- Alcohol in Public Spaces
+ Recreation
- Recreation
- Community Recreation Strategy
- Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (new)
- Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre (current)
- Skateboarding
- Tennis & Pickleball Courts
- Volleyball Courts
- John Braithwaite Community Centre
- Lawn Bowling
- Sports Fields
+ City Piers & Docks
+ Community Events
- Community Events
- Submit a Calendar Event
- Event Permit Application Process
* Event Permit Application Process
* Event Planning Resources and Support
- City Venue Booking Application
+ Annual City Events
- Annual City Events
- Spirit of the Season Festival
- Hot Summer Nights
- Harbour Beach @ Waterfront Park
- Long Summer Nights
- Sunset Cinema in the City
- Lunchtime Live
- Public Works Open House
- Markets in the City
- Environmental Events
+ Arts & Culture
- Arts & Culture
- Public Art
- North Vancouver Recreation & Culture
- North Vancouver Cultural Plan
- MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver
- Centennial Theatre
+ Public Spaces & Venues
- Public Spaces & Venues
- City Venue Booking Application
- Musician Performance Application
- Chalk Art Guidelines
- Busking in the City
- Lower Lonsdale
+ Play CNV
- Play CNV
- Living Lane
- Parklets
- Play Boxes
+ City Library
+ Cemetery
- Cemetery
- Planning for Interment
- Already Interred
* Business & Development
+ Business & Development
+ Business Licences
- Business Licences
- Short-Term Rentals
- BizPaL
- Apply, Renew & Pay
- Business Licence Bylaws
- Inter-Municipal Business Licence
- Monthly Update of Businesses
- Outdoor Dining
- Food Trucks and Food Carts
- Recreational Cannabis Retail Policy
+ Economic Development
- Economic Development
- Small Business
- Economic Strategy
- Business Improvement Areas (BIA)
- Business Opportunities
- Invest in the City
* Invest in the City
* Competitive Advantages
* Resources & Support
+ Bid Notices
- Bid Notices
- Fair Wage Policy
- Living Wage Policy
- Sustainable Purchasing Policy
+ Building & Development
- Building & Development
- Land Use Approvals
* Land Use Approvals
* Development Permits
* Planning Applications
* Planning Application Resources
* Active Applications
* Zoning
- Development Cost Charges
- Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)
- Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative
* Energy Efficient Buildings Initiative
* BC Energy Step Code for New Buildings
* Home Energy
- Subdivisions
+ Permits & Inspections
- Permits & Inspections
- Building Permits
* Building Permits
* General Building Permit Info
* How to Submit Permits
* Alternative Solutions
* Demolition Permits
* New Single Family & Duplex
* Ground Oriented Housing
* Coach House
* New Garages & Carports
* New Complex Buildings
* Residential Reno/Addition Non-Strata
* Residential Renovations Strata
* Secondary Suites
* Swimming Pools
* Commercial Tenant Improvement
- Electrical Permits
- Plumbing, Gas & Sprinkler Permits
- Sign Permits
- Street Use Permits
- Inspections
- Building Permit Statistical Reports
- Status of a Permit or License
+ Heritage in the City
- Heritage in the City
- Heritage Awards
+ Filming
- Filming
- Film Permits & Fees
- Filming Locations
* Filming Locations
* City Hall
* The Shipyards
* North Vancouver Cemetery
* Your Property as a Film Location
- Community Benefits of Filming
- Filmed in the City
- Student Filming
- Youth Filmmaking Programs
+ Wireless Communication Facilities
+ Lonsdale Energy
* Community & Environment
+ Community & Environment
+ Housing
- Housing
- Housing Action Plan
- Housing Accelerator Fund
- Housing Needs Report
- Housing Target Report
- Rental Housing
- Family Friendly Housing
- Adaptable Design
- Active Design
- Affordable Housing
- Tenant Resources
- People Experiencing Homelessness
- Provincial Housing Legislation Updates
* Provincial Housing Legislation Updates
* Bill 25: Response to provincial requirements
* City Lands Planning
* Growing Livable Neighbourhoods
* Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing Changes
+ Social Planning
- Social Planning
- Community Wellbeing Strategy
* Community Wellbeing Strategy
* Social Plan
- Complete Communities Assessment
- Child Care
- Children, Youth & Families
- Youth
* Youth
* Studio in the City
* Youth Week
* Youth Awards & Scholarships
* CNV4ME
* How Our City Works
* Kids in the Hall
- Seniors & Age Friendly
- Cultural Diversity
- Accessibility
- Poverty Reduction Strategy
- Local Food
* Local Food
* Planting for Pollinators
* Community Gardens
* Loutet Farm
* Hobby Bee Keeping
* Urban Chicken Keeping
- Resources, Services & Assistance
* Resources, Services & Assistance
* Lions Gate Hospital
+ Land Use
- Land Use
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Institutional
- Residential
- Density Bonusing
+ Grants & Funding
- Grants & Funding
- Child Care Capital Improvement Fund
- Children and Youth Grants
- Community Grants
- Housing Initiatives Grant
- Living City Grant
- Special Events & Festivals Funding
- Supportive Funding Review
- Violence Prevention in Schools Grant
+ Open Streets in the City
+ Living City
- Living City
- Living City Awards
- Living City Grant
+ Climate & Environment Strategy
+ Climate Action
- Climate Action
- Climate & Environment Strategy
- Climate Adaptation
* Climate Adaptation
* Building Adaptive and Resilient Communities (BARC) Program
- Climate Targets & Reporting
- Corporate Climate Action
- Carbon Fund
- Street Tree Planting Program
- Get Involved
+ Protecting the Environment
- Protecting the Environment
- Waste Programs
* Waste Programs
* Cigarette Waste
* Street & Park Recycling
* Poo Fairy
* Dog Waste Program
* Garbage, Recycling & Green Can Collection
- Water Conservation
* Water Conservation
* Water Restrictions
- Air Quality
- Invasive Species
* Invasive Species
* Invasive Plants
* Chafer Beetle
* European Fire Ant
- Rain, Drains and Creeks
* Rain, Drains and Creeks
* Stormwater Management Overview
* ISMP Planning 101
* Watersheds 101
- Spill Response
+ Trees
- Trees
- Trees on Public Property
- Trees on Private Property
- Urban Forest Plan
- Tree Care & Health
+ Building Energy Efficiency
- Building Energy Efficiency
- Jump on a New Heat Pump
- BC Energy Step Code for New Buildings
+ Help the Environment
- Help the Environment
- City Park Stewards
- Community Cleanup
- Earth Day
- Earth Hour
- Rivers Day
- Tips for a Sustainable Holiday
* Streets & Transportation
+ Streets & Transportation
+ Transportation Planning
- Transportation Planning
- Safe Mobility Strategy
- Walk CNV
- Mobility Network Project
- North Shore Connects
- North Shore Transportation Survey
- North Shore Transit Plan
- Universal Accessibility
+ Mobility Strategy
+ Current Projects
- Current Projects
- Crosscut Bridge
- Cloverley Elementary Transportation Improvements
- Eastside Connector
- Past Projects
* Past Projects
* Esplanade Complete Street
* East 29th Street Safety Improvements
* 1st Street Mobility Corridor
* Cloverley Neighbourhood Traffic Calming
* Curb Access & Parking Plan
* Grand Boulevard Active Mobility Options
* Low Level Road Project
* Marine-Main R2 RapidBus Upgrades
* Mosquito Creek Bridge Replacement
* Ridgeway School Zone Safety Review
* St Andrews Safety Improvements
* Waterfront Transportation Network Study
+ Walk, Bike, Roll & Transit
- Walk, Bike, Roll & Transit
- Walking
- Look Think Go
* Look Think Go
* Bike Road Markings & Signs
* Elephant's Feet
* Look Think Go Video Series
- Cycling
* Cycling
* AAA Bicycle Network
* Bicycle Master Plan
* Go by Bike Week
* Cycling Safety Tips
- Safe & Active School Travel Program
* Safe & Active School Travel Program
* Best Route Maps & School Travel Plans
* Safe & Active School Travel Program Mini-Grants
- E-Bike Share Program
- E-Cargo Bike Pilot Program
- E-Scooters
- Go CNV
- Transit
+ Driving & Traffic
- Driving & Traffic
- Electric Vehicles
* Electric Vehicles
* Electric Vehicle Strategy
* Charging Your EV
* How to Use City Charging Stations
* Incentive Programs & Resources
* EV Charging in Condo & Apartment Buildings
* EV Charging Infrastructure Requirements for New Buildings
- Ride-Hailing & Taxis
- Ride-Sharing
- Car Sharing
- Traffic Signals
- Traffic Calming
- Commercial Vehicles
+ Parking
- Parking
- Curb Access & Parking
- Pay Parking
- Permit Parking
- Accessible Parking
- Parking Regulations & Tickets
+ Streets & Sidewalks
- Streets & Sidewalks
- Roadwork Updates
- Boulevards
* Boulevards
* Boulevard Raised Beds
* Boulevard Planting
* Landscape Encroachments
- Sidewalks
- Streetscape Guidelines
- Temporary Signs
+ Street Use Permits
* Government & City Hall
+ Government & City Hall
+ General Local Election
- General Local Election
- 2026 General Local Election
* 2026 General Local Election
* Candidate Profiles
* Candidate Information
* Election Workers
- Previous Elections
+ Online Services
- Online Services
- CityServe
- CityCollect
- CityFix
- Dog Licences & Renewals
- Gateway
- Service Request for Engineering or Parks
+ Bylaws
- Bylaws
- Pay Your Bylaw Notice
- Report a Bylaw Infraction
- Animal Care & Control
- Noise Control
- Bylaw Enforcement
* Bylaw Enforcement
* Graffiti
* Smoking
- Pay Parking Ticket or Bylaw Notice
- Dispute Your Bylaw Notice
+ Council Meetings
- Council Meetings
- Council Agendas, Minutes & Videos
- Council Proclamations
- Public Hearings & Meetings
* Public Hearings & Meetings
* Upcoming Public Hearings/Meetings
* Public Hearing/Meeting Registration
* Public Hearing Minutes
* Public Meeting Minutes
* Finance Committee Minutes
* Policy Committee Minutes
- Public Notices
- Report of Committee of the Whole (Closed Session)
- Live Streaming
- Council Minutes Archive
- Council Video Archive
- Delegation Process
- Public Input Period
* Public Input Period
* To Speak Electronically - Registration Form
+ Mayor & Council
- Mayor & Council
- Mayor Linda Buchanan
* Mayor Linda Buchanan
* Neighbourhood Resiliency
* Invite the Mayor
* Request a Certificate
- Councillor Holly Back
- Councillor Don Bell
- Councillor Angela Girard
- Councillor Jessica McIlroy
- Councillor Shervin Shahriari
- Councillor Tony Valente
- 2022-2026 Council Strategic Plan
- Council Code of Conduct
+ Committees
- Committees
- Join a Committee
- Council Committees and Appointments
- Advisory Design Panel
* Advisory Design Panel
* ADP Agendas
* ADP Meeting Minutes
- Advisory Planning Commission
* Advisory Planning Commission
* APC Agendas
* APC Meeting Minutes
- Board of Variance
* Board of Variance
* BOV Agendas
* BOV Meeting Minutes
- Community Safety Advisory Committee
* Community Safety Advisory Committee
* CSAC Agendas
* CSAC Minutes
- Heritage Advisory Committee
* Heritage Advisory Committee
* HAC Agendas
* HAC Meeting Minutes
- Integrated Transportation Committee
* Integrated Transportation Committee
* ITC Agendas
* ITC Meeting Minutes
- North Shore Accessibility Advisory Committee
- North Vancouver City Library Board
- North Vancouver Museum & Archives Commission
- North Vancouver Policing Committee
- North Van Public Art Advisory Committee
- North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission
- Social Planning Advisory Committee
* Social Planning Advisory Committee
* SPAC Agendas
* SPAC Meeting Minutes
+ About the City
- About the City
- Capital Projects
* Capital Projects
* Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre
* Harbourside Waterfront Development
* Harbour Swimming Deck
* North Shore Neighbourhood House Hub Redevelopment
* Past Projects
- Community Facts & Stats
- Maps of the City
* Maps of the City
* Map Catalogue
- City Departments
* City Departments
* Chief Administrative Officer
* Office of the Deputy CAO
* Communications
* Engineering, Parks & Environment
* Financial Services
* People, Culture & Transformation
* Planning & Development
* Public Safety
- How City Hall Works
- Achievements & Awards
- New Families & Residents
- Sister Cities
+ News Room
- News Room
- What's New
- News Releases
- CityView e-Newsletter
- Subscribe with CityConnect
+ Contact Us
- Contact Us
- Have Your Say
- Connect by Social Media
- Complaint Handling Policy
- Respectful Communication Policy
- Council Code of Conduct
+ Community Engagement
- Community Engagement
- Stay Informed
+ Truth and Reconciliation
+ Finances
- Finances
- Annual Municipal Report
- Financial Plan
- Financial Statements
+ Official Community Plan
+ Career Opportunities
- Career Opportunities
- Living Wage
- Career Portal
- Firefighter Portal
+ Claims & Causes of Loss
- Claims & Causes of Loss
- Claims
- Causes of Loss
* Home
* Home & Property
* Fire Department
* Fire Safety & Prevention
Fire Safety & Prevention
* Halloween
* Holiday Safety Tips
Fire Safety & Prevention
Halloween
Holiday Safety Tips
# Fire Safety & Prevention
##
Fire is hot, fast, and deadly. Prevention and being prepared are the best defences against a fire in your home. Reduce your family's risk of fire-related injury or death by following these safety tips.
## Indoor Fire Safety
### Candles, Lighters & Matches
Candle fires are very common, and easily preventable.
* Never burn a candle on or near anything that might catch fire - and don't use candleholders that can catch fire.
* Blow out all candles before you leave a room or go to bed.
* Never leave children or pets alone with candles.
* Use candleholders that are sturdy and not easy to tip over.
* During a power outage, don't use candles. Plan ahead and get battery-operated lights or rechargeable lanterns which provide more light, more safely.
#### More Information
* Candles - National Fire Protection Association
* Candles - Government of Canada
### Lighters and Matches
Children are at high risk for burn injuries as they experiment with matches and fire. Children have a natural curiosity about fire - it has a magical appeal, which captures their attention. Also, they see adults start the barbecue or light a cigarette and since they mimic adults in many ways, they want to mimic fire starting behavior as well.
Keep children safe by teaching them safety basics:
* Young children should not handle matches and lighters. They should be taught to "tell an adult" when they find matches or lighters, and leave matches and lighters where they find them.
* Teach children that matches and lighters are tools, not toys, which can be used the right way or a wrong way. Using a match to light a barbecue, start a fire in the fireplace, or ignite the pilot light on the water heater, are the right ways to use a match.
* Always store your matches and lighters in a safe place that can't be accessed by children.
#### More Information
* Lighters and Matches - Government of Canada
### Cooking
Two-thirds of home cooking fires start with the burning of food or other cooking materials. Unattended cooking, and frying are two of the biggest causes of cooking fires.
Keep you and your family safe by using these tips.
* Stay in the kitchen when you're cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you're cooking. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stovetop.
* Keep things that can catch fire - oven mitts, paper towels, wooden spoons, paper or plastic bags, curtains - away from your stovetop.
* Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing can dangle onto stove burners and catch fire if it comes in contact with a gas flame or electric burner.
* Have a "kid-free zone" of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
* If you're cooking with oil, keep an eye on what you fry. Smoke is a danger sign that the oil is too hot. If you see wisps of smoke or the oil smells, immediately turn off the burner and/or carefully remove the pan from the burner.
* If you have a stove fire, when in doubt, just get out and call the fire department.
* Keep an oven mitt and lid nearby when you're cooking. If a small grease fire starts in a pan:
+ Smother the flames by sliding the lid over the pan
+ Turn off the burner
+ Don't move the pan
+ Leave the lid on until the pan is completely cool to keep the fire from restarting
* In case of an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed to prevent flames from burning you or your clothing. After a fire, the oven should be checked and/or serviced before being used again.
#### More Information
* Cooking - National Fire Protection Association
* Keep Your Community Cooking Safely - National Fire Protection Association
### Electrical Safety
Electricity is everywhere in your home and is essential to many household tasks and activities. Careless use of electricity can be dangerous, but following a few basic safety tips can help your family stay safe.
* Familiarize yourself with your home's circuit breaker panel(s). Know where it is and how it works.
* Regularly inspect cords and plugs. Discard and replace any that are worn or damaged.
* Don't overload outlets by using multiple power bars and extension cords.
* Never use a damaged 3-prong plug.
* If you're replacing a fuse, start by turning off all appliances and lights on the circuit. Always replace with a fuse that has an identical rating.
* Have ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) installed in wet or humid areas (e.g., washrooms, kitchens, outdoors).
**More information**
* Electricity safety at home (BC Hydro)
* Electrical Safety in the Home (National Fire Protection Association)
* Electrical Safety Checklist (NFPA)
* Electrical Safety Tip Sheet (NFPA)
* Outdoor Electrical Safety Tip Sheet (NFPA)
* Electrical Safety Around Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs & Spas Tip Sheet (NFPA)
* Stab Lok Electrical Panel Safety Notice
### Fire Extinguishers
A fire extinguisher can save lives and property by putting out a small fire or containing it until the fire department arrives. However, fire extinguishers are just one element of a fire response plan, and the #1 priority for residents is to get out safely.
* For the home, select a multi-purpose extinguisher (i.e., can be used on all types of fires) that's large enough to put out a small fire, but still easy to handle.
* Fire extinguishers should be installed in plain view above the reach of children, near an escape route, and away from stoves and heating appliances.
* Use a portable fire extinguisher when a fire is confined to a small area (e.g. wastebasket) and isn't growing, everyone has exited the building, the fire department has been called or is being called, and the room isn't filled with smoke.
* To operate a fire extinguisher, remember the word **PASS**:
+ **P**ull the pin. Hold the extinguisher with the nozzle pointing away from you, and release the locking mechanism.
+ **A**im low. Point the extinguisher at the base of the fire.
+ **S**queeze the lever slowly and evenly.
+ **S**weep the nozzle from side-to-side.
* The City Fire Department offers fire extinguisher training to groups.
#### Installation, Maintenance and Recycling
* Extinguishers require routine care. Read your operator's manual to learn how to inspect your extinguisher and follow the manufacturer's instructions on maintenance.
* Rechargeable models must be serviced after every use.
* Disposable fire extinguishers can be used only once and must be replaced after use.
* Recycle your old or spent extinguisher. City residents may drop off up to two fire extinguishers per year to the City Fire Hall, 165 13th St East. If you're not a City resident you can recycle them at your local fire extinguisher supply / service provider.
#### More Information
* Fire Extinguishers - National Fire Protection Association
### Fireplace Safety
Residential indoor wood burning is regulated by Metro Vancouver. All indoor wood-burning stoves/fireplaces/appliances must be registered, and burning is prohibited from May 15 to September 15 (unless the wood-burning appliance is the sole source of heat). Learn more on the Metro Vancouver website.
On cold winter nights, there's nothing better than curling up in front of a wood-burning fireplace or stove. But if your fireplace or stove isn't properly installed or regularly maintained, it can quickly turn dangerous, destructive and deadly.
Always follow these basic safety tips:
* Before lighting, open the damper and keep it open until the fire is out and the ashes are cool enough to touch.
* Build your fire with a small amount of dry, seasoned wood to keep the flames under control.
* Always use a screen in front of the fireplace, and never leave children or pets unattended.
* Never leave your house or go to bed when a fire is still burning.
* Have your fireplace or stove cleaned and inspected once a year by a professional.
#### More Information
* 16 Must-Read Fireplace Safety Tips - Direct Energy
* Woodburning Safety and Maintenance - Hearth, Patio & Barbeque Association
### High-Rises & Apartment Buildings
High-rise fires can result from the same causes as fires in other homes, but they may present special fire safety concerns. It's important to have a home escape plan and be aware of all fire safety recommendations in your building.
**Prepare for a Fire or Fire Alarm**
* Learn your building's evacuation plans. Make sure everyone in your household knows where to go if the fire alarm sounds, and practice your escape plan together.
* Participate in fire drills, which should be included in your building's Fire Safety Plan.
* Learn the sound of your building's fire alarm.
* Know at least two escape routes (including windows) from every room in your apartment or condominium.
* In the event of a fire, you may have to escape in the dark by feeling your way along the wall. Be prepared. Count the number of doors between your living unit and the two nearest building exits.
* Know where to find your building's fire alarms and learn how to use them.
* Know the locations of all available exit stairs from your floor in case the nearest one is blocked by fire or smoke.
* If you need help to exit your home in an emergency due to a medical condition or disability, we recommend that you complete a Medical Information Form annually and submit to [email protected] or the mailing address, so the Fire Department has a record. If you live in a multi-unit building, ask your strata if they also keep records of those needing assistance.
**During a Fire or Fire Alarm**
* If you spot a fire, pull the fire alarm on your way out to notify the fire department and your neighbors, and call 911.
* If the fire alarm sounds, feel the door before opening, and close all doors behind you as you leave. If it's cool, leave by the nearest way out. If it's hot, use another way out or shelter in place.
* If you can hear instructions over your building's public address system, listen carefully and do as you're told. You might be told to stay where you are.
* Don't use the elevator unless directed by the fire department.
* Leave the fire area quickly, closing all doors behind you to slow the spread of fire and smoke.
* Use the stairs to get out of the building, never the elevator. It may stop at a floor where the fire is burning, or malfunction and trap you. Go directly to a stairwell that's free of smoke and flames.
* Once you're out, stay out - and keep out of the way of firefighters. Tell the fire department if you know of anyone trapped in the building. Don't go back inside for any reason, until firefighters tell you it is safe to do so.
**During a Fire or Fire Alarm - If You Can't Evacuate**
* If you can't leave your apartment, stay calm and be patient. Rescuing all the occupants of a high-rise building can take time.
* Close the door between you and the fire. Stuff the cracks around the door with towels, rags, or bedding, and cover vents to keep the smoke out of the room.
* If there's a phone in the room where you're trapped, call the fire department and tell them exactly where you are. Do this even if you can see fire trucks on the street below.
* If possible, go to a room with an outside window and a telephone. Wait at the window and signal for help by waving a sheet or other light-colored cloth. Open the window at the top and bottom if you can (don't break it), but be ready to close the window quickly if smoke rushes in.
#### More Information
* High-rise buildings - National Fire Protection Association
* High Rise Fire, Smoke and Flames - Canada Safety Council
### Lithium Ion Batteries
Lithium cells provide sustained power and often have the capability to recharge. These batteries store a large amount of energy in a small amount of space. When designed, manufactured, and used properly, lithium batteries are a safe, high energy density power source for devices.
Lithium ion batteries supply power to devices such as:
* smart phones
* laptops
* e-scooters and e-bikes
* power tools
* e-cigarettes
* body cameras
* smoke alarms
* toys
* smart luggage
* vehicles
Lithium batteries are normally safe, but they may cause injury if they have design defects or are made of low quality materials, are damaged or assembled incorrectly, are used or recharged improperly, or are on overloaded electrical circuits. Damaged or defective batteries can overheat, catch fire, or explode. Lithium-ion battery fires give off toxic gases and they burn extremely hot.
**Safety Tips**
* Only purchase and use devices, batteries, and charging equipment that are listed by a nationally recognized testing lab and labeled accordingly.
* Only use the battery, charger, and charging cord that were designed for, and came with, the device, and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
* Don't keep charging the device or device battery after it's fully charged.
* Put batteries in the device the right way.
* Don't charge a device under your pillow, on your bed, or on a couch.
* Keep batteries at room temperature when possible. Don't place batteries in direct sunlight or inside hot vehicles.
* Don't charge batteries at temperatures below 0°C (32°F) or above 40°C (105°F).
* Only charge one device or device battery at a time to prevent overloading the circuit.
* Store batteries and devices away from exit doors and anything that can get hot or catch fire.
* Keep batteries away from children and liquids.
* Only have device repairs performed by a qualified professional.
* Stop using the battery if you notice an unusual odor, change in color, too much heat, change in shape, leaking, smoking, or not keeping a charge.
**Getting Rid of Batteries**
Batteries don't belong in the garbage. Visit the Recycling Council of British Columbia's webpage to look up where to recycle your batteries.
#### More Information
* Take Charge of Battery Safety Infographic - Fire Safety Research Institute
* Resource Webpage - BatteryFireSafety.org
* Lithium Ion Battery Safety Sheet - National Fire Protection Association
* E-Bike and E-Scooter Safety Sheet - National Fire Protection Association
### Plan & Prepare
Fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you as little as one or two minutes to escape safely once the smoke alarm sounds. Plan and practice so you and your family are ready to take action quickly.
**Create Your Plan**
* Walk through your home and and look for all possible exits and escape routes, including windows and doors.
* Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of the home, marking two ways out of each room.
* Make arrangements in your plan for anyone in your home who has a disability.
* Choose an outside meeting place (e.g. neighbor's house, streetlight, mailbox, etc.) a safe distance in front of your home where everyone can meet after they've escaped. Mark the location of the meeting place on your escape plan.
* If you need help to exit your home in an emergency due to a medical condition or disability, we recommend that you complete a Medical Information Form annually and submit to [email protected] or the mailing address, so the Fire Department has a record. If you live in a multi-unit building, ask your strata if they also keep records of those needing assistance.
**Practice Your Plan**
* Practice your home fire escape plan twice a year, making the drill as realistic as possible.
* During the drill check whether children and others will actually wake up to the sound of the smoke alarm. If they don't, assign someone to wake them up as part of the drill and in a real emergency.
* If your home is higher than ground level, every family member (including children) must be able to escape from the second floor rooms. Escape ladders can be placed in or near windows to provide an additional escape route. Review the manufacturer's instructions carefully, and practice setting up.
* Always choose the escape route that's safest - the one with the least amount of smoke and heat - but be prepared to escape under toxic smoke if necessary. When you do your fire drill, everyone in the family should practice getting low and going under the smoke to your exit.
* A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. Keep bedroom doors closed while people sleep, and close doors behind you if you have to leave for a fire emergency.
#### More Information
* Escape Planning - National Fire Protection Association
* Keeping Your Community Safe with Home Fire Escape Planning - National Fire Protection Association
* Close Before You Doze - CloseYourDoor.org
### Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors on every level of your home. Test them once a month, and replace the batteries at daylight savings time in March and November. Make sure everyone knows the sound of the alarms, and what to do if they hear them.
### Smoke Alarms
The majority of fatal home fires happen at night when people are asleep, as the smell of smoke may not wake a sleeping person. Inexpensive household smoke alarms sound an alarm, alerting you to a fire and giving precious seconds to escape.
* Choose smoke alarms that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory.
* Install smoke alarms inside each bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement.
* On floors without bedrooms, alarms should be installed in or near living areas such as dens, living rooms, or family rooms.
* Mount smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings (remember, smoke rises). Wall-mounted alarms should be installed not more than 12 inches away from the ceiling (to the top of the alarm).
* Smoke alarms installed in the basement should be installed on the ceiling at the bottom of the stairs leading to the next level.
* Smoke alarms should be installed at least 10 feet (3 meters) from a cooking appliance to minimize false alarms when cooking.
* Test your smoke alarm regularly, keep it clean (using compressed air or a vaccuum), and change the batteries twice a year.
* Smoke alarms have a lifespan of about 10 years, after which they should be replaced and recycled (in small appliance recycling).
The North Vancouver City Fire Department offers a smoke alarm installation and battery changing program for seniors and people with disabilities. On request, the fire department will provide and install smoke alarms and batteries, free of charge, to those who are unable to perform this essential task themselves. City residents who require this service or would like more information should phone 604-980-5021 or email [email protected] .
#### More Information
* Smoke Alarms - National Fire Protection Association
* Installing and Maintaining Smoke Alarms - National Fire Protection Association
* Government of Canada - Smoke Alarms
### Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Carbon monoxide (CO) is the leading cause of fatal poisonings in North America. Exposure to high concentrations can cause death in just a few minutes. Carbon monoxide (CO) is often called the silent killer, as it's an invisible, odourless, colorless gas created when fuels (e.g. gasoline, wood, coal, natural gas, propane, oil, and methane) burn incompletely.
Excess carbon monoxide can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Symptoms include:
* Headache
* Fatigue
* Shortness of breath
* Nausea
* Dizziness
To keep you and your family safe and avoid CO poisoning:
* Install a certified carbon monoxide alarm in your home and check it regularly to make sure the battery is working.
* Eliminate CO at the source. Make the maintenance of your furnace, fireplace, and all fuel-burning appliances a priority, and have them checked and cleaned each year.
* Know the symptoms of CO poisoning. If they appear, get everyone, including pets, outside to fresh air immediately.
* Never heat your home with a gas stove.
* Never use a barbeque, charcoal, or hibachi grill in the home or an enclosed area.
* During and after a snowstorm, check that vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are clear of snow.
#### More Information
* Carbon Monoxide Alarms - National Fire Protection Association
* What Does a Carbon Monoxide Detector Do - Safewise
* Carbon Monoxide Awareness - Province of BC
### Sprinkler Systems
Automatic sprinklers are highly effective and reliable parts of fire protection in buildings. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that the chance of surviving a fire increases by one to two thirds in public buildings and private homes equipped with sprinkler systems. Because sprinkler systems act so early in the course of a fire, they reduce both the heat and flames and the amount of smoke produced in a fire.
Automatic sprinkler systems supply water to a network of individual sprinklers, each protecting an area below them. Sprinklers open automatically in response to heat, and spray water on a fire to put it out or keep it from spreading. Only sprinklers near the fire are triggered by heat, and spray water.
Fire sprinklers have been around for more than a century, protecting commercial and industrial properties. Many people don't realize that the same life-saving technology is also available for homes, where roughly 80 percent of all civilian fire deaths occur. Consider this life-saving upgrade to your home. Note that commercial or residential automatic sprinkler systems should be installed by a qualified contractor who adheres to NFPA codes and standards and/or with local fire safety regulations.
If you have a sprinkler system in place, keep in mind the following:
* Never paint or hang anything from your sprinklers.
* Dirty sprinklers? Sprinklers have a fragile narrow glass tube which will trigger if broken, so touching sprinklers in any way isn't recommended. The safest way to clean is to spray with a can of compressed air, as you'd use to clean a computer keyboard.
#### More Information
* Home Fire Sprinklers - National Fire Protection Association
* Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition
### After A Fire
Sometimes, despite our best prevention efforts, fires can occur. Recovering from a fire can be a physically and mentally draining process.
These steps can assist with the recovery process after a fire incident:
* If you're renting or leasing the property, contact the owner immediately
* Contact your insurance company, family members, and doctor, children's school or daycare (if applicable)
* Emergency Social Services in your area (or the Canadian Red Cross) can help you with immediate needs such as temporary housing, food, medicine, eyeglasses, clothing, etc.
* Keep all receipts incurred after the fire
* Do not remove items from your home until you've spoken to the Fire Department
* Please contact your municipally to ensure that water severance has been completed to avoid unnecessary water/sewer charges
#### More Information
* What to do after a Fire - Office of the Fire Commissioner, Emergency Management BC
* Canadian Red Cross Guide to Fire Recovery
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## Outdoor Fire Safety
### Barbeques
Did you know that July is the peak month for grill fires, and that roughly half of injuries involving grills are thermal burns?
Barbeque safely by learning the basics of grilling safety:
* Propane and charcoal barbecue grills should only be used outdoors, and filled propane tanks should never be stored indoors.
* For a gas grill, open the lid before turning on the grill, turn on the propane, then turn on the knob(s) and push the ignition button.
* Clean your grill and the tray below to avoid flare-ups and fire.
* Keep children and pets at least three feet away from a hot barbeque.
* Place your barbecue in a well-ventilated location, away from your home's siding, balcony, fence and surrounding vegetation. Note: most propane barbecues have a label on the back indicating the minimum clearance distance required for safe operation.
* When you've finishing grilling, always turn off the propane at the tank or let the coals cool completely before disposing.
#### More Information
* Grilling - National Fire Protection Association
* Home Grill Fires - National Fire Protection Association
### Fireworks
The City bans the sale, purchase, possession, or discharge of fireworks of any kind unless it's a public display by someone who has been certified as a Fireworks Supervisor, with a permit issued by the Fire Chief. See Fireworks Regulation Bylaw 7677 for details. Anyone in violation of the ban could face a fine up to $500, or up to $10,000 if convicted.
Each year, fireworks cause many injuries and fires. Learn more about fireworks safety in this infographic from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
### Outdoor Burning Restrictions
Open Air Fires in the City are regulated by Bylaw 8852. This includes burning for land clearing, pizza ovens, fire bowls and other types of outdoor burning
Fires **permitted** at residential properties:
* burner (natural gas or propane)
* patio heater (natural gas or propane)
* gas barbecue
* charcoal barbecue
* outdoor gas fire bowl
Fires **prohibited** within the City (minimum $450 fine):
* yard/beach/park fire
* fire pit
* chiminea
* cooking fires
* outdoor fireplace\*
* outdoor pizza oven\*
*\*unless by permit*
**Prohibited** within City parks and trails (minimum $500 fine):
* smoking
* open fire
* charcoal barbecue
For more information, please refer to the Outdoor Burning Regulations pamphlet.
Metro Vancouver's Air Quality Management Bylaw may also impact allowed usage - learn more on the Metro Vancouver website.
### Underground Oil Tanks
Effective October 1, 2018, the City of North Vancouver is no longer involved in the regulation of oil tanks. Individuals and developers will need to manage their own liability and exposure by following the BC provincial regulations.
Years ago, homes were often heated with heating oil, and many City homes built between the 1920s and the 1960s had fuel storage tanks buried close to their foundations. Fuel tanks are no longer in use, but homeowners may not know that a tank is on their property. Check for signs of a fuel tank:
* A filler pipe protruding from the ground
* A vent pipe at the side of your house
* A metal pipe cap close to your front or backyard
* A sunken area on your lawn
If you have one it is important that you have it removed, as underground fuel tanks present significant potential for environmental contamination. If a tank on your property leaks oil, you could be liable for damages. A fuel tank on your property can also complicate real estate transactions and may restrict your insurance coverage.
#### Steps to Ensure Your Property Has No Underground Fuel Tank
* Have your property surveyed by an environmental consultant (search online for a fuel tank environmental consultant in BC). You can also check with the City of North Vancouver Fire Department to see if there are any reports registered to your property relating to fuel tanks by emailing [email protected] or calling 604-980-5021 (note: Reports have only been maintained to September 30, 2018).
* If a fuel tank is located, you'll need to hire a qualified environmental consultant or engineer to work alongside the professional oil tank contractor. Once the tank has been removed, the environmental consultant will take soil samples to ensure it's not contaminated.
* If necessary, report leaks and spills. Provincial law requires that you, your contractor, and/or the professional engineer report certain petroleum releases, or threats of release, to the local fire department (City of North Vancouver) and the BC Ministry of Environment (depending on the nature and volume of the release, as well as contamination levels).
* Retain copies of all records as you may be asked to produce them later if you sell your property, obtain financing, renew your home insurance, or file a claim.
### Wildfires
Did you know that in BC more than 40% of wildfires are started by humans (source: Province of BC)? These fires are 100% preventable.
Wildfires often start small and initially go unnoticed, but have the capacity to spread very quickly. Take basic safety precautions:
* If you smoke, don't toss your butts. Place in a proper ashtray or receptacle.
* Never leave a campfire unattended - drown it completely before you leave.
* When the Fire Danger Rating is High or Extreme, something as simple as a spark from a vehicle can start a wildfire. Learn how to avoid vehicle sparks.
* Reduce the risk of wildfires spreading to your property by being FireSmart.
#### More Information
* Prevent Wildfire - ReadyForWildfire.org
* Campfire Safety Info Sheet - National Fire Protection Association
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