Fire Protection and Emergency Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013
Prince George, British Columbia
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Bylaw No. 8272, 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1
CITATION ....................................................................................................................... 6
PART 2
PREVIOUS BYLAW REPEAL ............................................................................................ 6
PART 3
GENERAL ....................................................................................................................... 6
PART 4.
DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................. 7
PART 5
FIRE DEPARTMENT ...................................................................................................... 13
5.1
ESTABLISHMENT ............................................................................................................ 13
5.2
POWERS OF THE FIRE CHIEF .......................................................................................... 14
5.3
DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF ........................................................ 15
5.4
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ......................................... 15
5.5
LIMITS OF JURISDICTION ................................................................................................ 15
PART 6.
INCIDENT RESPONSE ................................................................................................... 16
6.1
POWERS OF MEMBERS IN PROVIDING INCIDENT RESPONSE ....................................... 16
6.2
CONDUCT OF PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO AN INCIDENT ............................................. 16
PART 7
INSPECTIONS (GENERAL) ............................................................................................ 17
7.1
POWER TO INSPECT ....................................................................................................... 17
7.2
CONDUCT OF PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO AN INSPECTION ......................................... 17
7.3
PROFESSIONAL REPORTS ............................................................................................... 17
PART 8
INSPECTIONS OF HOTELS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS .................................................... 18
8.1
REGULAR INSPECTIONS OF HOTELS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS ....................................... 18
8.2
REVIEW OF BUILDING PLANS AND INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION ........................... 18
PART 9.
ORDERS ....................................................................................................................... 18
9.1
POWER TO ISSUE ORDERS ............................................................................................. 18
9.2
DURATION OF AN ORDER .............................................................................................. 19
9.3
SERVICE OF AN ORDER ................................................................................................... 19
9.4
APPEAL OF AN ORDER .................................................................................................... 20
9.5
COMPLIANCE WITH AN ORDER ...................................................................................... 20
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PART 10
REGULATIONS RESPECTING FIRE HAZARDS ................................................................ 20
10.1
WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE- EXISTING DEVELOPMENT .......................................... 20
10.2
ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLES ............................................................................. 21
10.3
EXTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AND WASTE MATERIAL. ............................................ 21
10.4
SERVICE STATION SAFETY .............................................................................................. 22
10.5
OPEN AIR BURNING ....................................................................................................... 22
10.6
BARBEQUES .................................................................................................................... 22
10.7
BURNING PERMITS ......................................................................................................... 22
10.8
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF BURNING PERMIT ................................................ 23
10.9
SUSPENSION OF BURNING ............................................................................................. 23
10.10 VACANT AND FIRE DAMAGED BUILDINGS ..................................................................... 23
10.11 OCCUPANT LOAD ........................................................................................................... 24
10.12 COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT ........................................................................... 24
10.13 FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS .................................................................................................... 25
10.14 EXIT LIGHTING, EXIT SIGNS AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING .............................................. 26
10.15 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS .................................................................................... 26
10.16 FIRE PUMPS .................................................................................................................... 26
10.17 STANDPIPE & HOSE ........................................................................................................ 26
10.18 SPECIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS ........................................................................... 26
10.19 HOUSEKEEPING .............................................................................................................. 27
10.20 EXITS/CORRIDORS .......................................................................................................... 27
10.21 SERVICE EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................... 27
10.22 DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS ..................................................... 27
10.23 FIRE SEPARATION/WAllS .............................................................................................. 27
10.24 INDOOR STORAGE .......................................................................................................... 28
10.25 OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS ............................................................................................. 28
PART 11.
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICE ACCESS ......................................................................... 28
11.1
FIRE SAFETY PLAN AND FIRE PRE-PLAN REQUIREMENTS .............................................. 28
11.2
DIAGRAM FORMAT ........................................................................................................ 28
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11.3
FIRE SAFETY PLAN BOX .................................................................................................. 28
11.4
LOCK BOXES ................................................................................................................... 29
11.5
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS ................................................................................ 29
11.6
HIGH BUILDINGS ............................................................................................................ 30
11.7
SIGNAGE ......................................................................................................................... 31
11.8
ADDRESSING OF OCCUPANCIES ..................................................................................... 31
PART 12.
CONTACT PERSONS .................................................................................................... 32
12.1
OWNER OR OCCUPANT RESPONSIBILITY ....................................................................... 32
12.2
RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTACT PERSONS ........................................................................ 32
12.3
FAILURE OF CONTACT PERSONS TO ATTEND ................................................................ 33
PART 13
FIRE WATCH ................................................................................................................ 33
PART 14
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIANS ................................................................................ 34
PART 15
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS ................................................................................................. 34
15.1
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROPERTY OWNER ...................................................................... 34
15.2
CONTACT MONITORING COMPANY .............................................................................. 34
15.3
ORDER CONTACT PERSON TO TEST, REPAIR OR RESET FIRE ALARM ............................. 34
15.4
ORDER FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN TO TEST, REPAIR OR RESET FIRE ALARM ........ 35
15.5
LOCATION OF ANNUNCIATOR PANEL.. .......................................................................... 35
PART 16
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM ........................................................................ 35
16.1
RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER .......................................................................................... 35
16.2
CONTACT MONITORING COMPANY .............................................................................. 35
16.3
SYSTEM IMPAIRMENTS .................................................................................................. 35
16.4
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS ............................................................................................ 35
PART 17
PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS ............................................................................. 36
17.1
ALARM SERVICE PROVIDER ............................................................................................ 36
PART 18
PRIVATE HYDRANTS .................................................................................................... 36
18.1
CONFLICT ........................................................................................................................ 36
18.2
OWNER REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 36
18.3
HYDRANT REPAIRS ......................................................................................................... 36
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18.4
ACCESS TO HYDRANT ..................................................................................................... 37
18.5
FAilURE TO MAINTAIN ACCESS ..................................................................................... 37
18.6
HYDRANT OUT OF SERVICE ............................................................................................ 37
PART 19
HOUSES USED FOR BOARDERS, LODGERS AND ROOMERS ........................................ 37
19.1
OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................. 37
19.2
FREQUENCY FOR REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS AND CO DETECTORS ................ 38
PART 20
FIREWORKS ................................................................................................................. 38
20.1
AGE REQUIREMENT ....................................................................................................... 38
20.2
CONSUMER FIREWORKS SALES PERMIT ........................................................................ 38
20.3
AUTHORIZED DATES OF SALES ....................................................................................... 39
20.4
RESTRICTION ON USE OF FIREWORKS ........................................................................... 39
20.5
RESTRICTED AREAS FOR FIREWORKS ............................................................................. 39
20.6
LIGHTING OF FIREWORKS ONLY PERMITTED ON SPECIFIED DATES .............................. 39
20.7
CONSUMER FIREWORKS PERMITS ................................................................................. 40
20.8
LIGHTING OF DISPLAY FIREWORKS OR PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS ...................... 40
20.9
SALE OF DISPLAY FIREWORKS OR PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS .............................. 40
20.10 DISPLAY FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS SPECIAL EFFECTS PERMITS ........................ 40
20.11 FIRE PROTECTION FOR PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS ............................................... 42
PART 21
PERMITS ...................................................................................................................... 42
21.1
POWERS OF THE FIRE CHIEF .......................................................................................... 42
21.2
APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS ......................................................................................... 42
21.3
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ........................................................................................... 42
21.4
APPROVALS BY OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES ........................................................... 43
21.5
MISREPRESENTATION .................................................................................................... 43
21.6
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS ................................................................................................... 43
21.7
RENEWAL OF PERMITS ................................................................................................... 45
21.8
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMITS .................................................................. 46
21.9
RECONSIDERATION BY THE FIRE CHIEF .......................................................................... 46
Part 22
STANDARD OF WORK ................................................................................................. 47
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PART 23
COST RECOVERY, FEES & CHARGES ............................................................................ 47
23.1
GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 4 7
23.2
FIRE INVESTIGATION AND REPORT ................................................................................ 47
23.3
CONTAMINATED, DAMAGED OR DESTROYED FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT .......... 47
23.4
WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE- EXISTING DEVELOPMENT .......................................... 47
23.5
ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLES ............................................................................. 47
23.6
EXTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AND WASTE MATERIAL.. ............................................ 48
23.7
BURNING WITHOUT A BURNING PERMIT ...................................................................... 48
23.8
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH BURNING PERMIT .............................................................. 48
23.9
SECURING A VACANT OR FIRE-DAMAGED BUILDING .................................................... 48
23.10 FIRE WATCH COSTS ........................................................................................................ 48
23.11 FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN COSTS .......................................................................... 49
23.12 PRIVATE HYDRANT TESTING .......................................................................................... 49
23.13 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PRIVATE HYDRANT AND ACCESS TO PRIVATE HYDRANT ......... 49
23.14 INSPECTION FEES ........................................................................................................... 49
23.15 FAILURE OF CONTACT PERSONS TO ATIEND ................................................................. SO
23.16 FALSE ALARMS ............................................................................................................... 50
23.17 PROVISION OF COMFORT LEITER AND OTHER DOCUMENTS ....................................... SO
23.18 UNPAID AMOUNT ADDED TO PROPERTY TAXES ........................................................... SO
PART 24
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT .............................................................................................. SO
24.1
DESIGNATION OF BYLAW ............................................................................................... SO
24.2
DESIGNATION OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ...................................................... SO
PART 25
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES ......................................................................................... 51
SCHEDULE "A" ............................................................................................................................... 52
SCHEDULE "B" ...........................................................................................-.....-.....-....................... 54
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CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE
BYLAW NO. 8272
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A Bylaw to provide for the prevention and suppression of fires, for regulating the conduct of
persons at fires and to regulate the sale and disposal of explosives, firecrackers and fireworks
and to authorize the issuance of permits In order to protect life and Property.
WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality deems it expedient to provide for fire suppression
and prevention services, Incident Response, and to authorize the Fire Chief and other persons to
take measures for the prevention and suppression of fires, within the municipal boundaries of
City of Prince George;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Municipality enacts as follows:
PARTl
CITATION
1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as the "City of Prince George Fire Protection and Emergency
Response Bylaw No. 8272, 2013".
PART2
PREVIOUS BYLAW REPEAL
2.1
The following Bylaw is hereby repealed:
"City of Prince George Fire Protection and Fireworks Bylaw No. 7775, 2006"
PART3
GENERAL
3.1
If any part, section, sub-section, clause or sub-clause of this Bylaw is, for any reason,
held to be invalid by the decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, it shall be severed
and the validity ofthe remaining provisions of this Bylaw shall not be affected.
3.2
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this Bylaw and provisions of the Fire
Services Act, the Fire Code Regulation or the Fire Code, the provisions of the Fire
Services Act, the Fire Code Regulation or the Fire Code shall prevail.
3.3
In this Bylaw, words describing the responsibilities and authority of the Fire Chief shall
be construed as internal administrative directions and not as legal duties.
3.4
This Bylaw does not impose any duty on the Municipality or any Member to enforce its
provisions and a failure to administer or enforce its provisions, or the incomplete or
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inadequate administration or enforcement of its provisions, shall not give rise to a cause
of action in favour of any person. Any action brought against one or more Members in
respect of the administration or enforcement of this Bylaw shall be defended by the
Municipality until final termination of such action and any judgment resulting from such
action shall be assumed by the Municipality.
3.5
No person shall rely upon any permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw as establishing
compliance with this Bylaw or other applicable laws, policies and standards, or assume
or conclude that this Bylaw has been administered or enforced according to its terms.
Unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw, the Owner or an authorized agent of the
Owner shall be responsible for complying with the provisions of this Bylaw.
3.6
The issuance of a permit under this Bylaw is not a representation, warranty or
statement that this Bylaw or that other applicable laws, policies and standards have
been complied with, and the issuance of a permit in error shall not give rise to a cause of
action in favour of any person.
3.7
The issuing of a permit, or the making of an inspection under this Bylaw shall not relieve
the permittee from the full responsibility for:
PART4.
(a)
carrying out work or having work carried out in accordance with this
Bylaw and all other applicable laws, policies and standards;
(b)
maintaining their Property at all times in compliance with this Bylaw and
all other applicable laws, policies and standards; and
(c)
complying with all conditions of a permit.
DEFINITIONS
4.1
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires:
ASTTBC
means Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British
Columbia which is a self-governing, professional association
pursuant to the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians
Act, RSBC 1996, c 15, as amended.
AUTOMATIC FIRE
SPRINKLER SYSTEM means all equipment forming part of or used in connection with a
fire sprinkler system, including without limitation, all heads,
valves, piping, switches, sensors, relay equipment, and other
accessories.
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AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION
BUILDING CODE
CERTIFICATE OF
QUALIFICATION
CITY OF
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means any person or agency authorized by this or any other
bylaw, regulation or statute to inspect or approve any thing or
place.
means the British Columbia Building Code adopted pursuant to
the British Columbia Building Code Regulation, BC Reg 264/2012,
as amended.
means a certificate, issued by a provincial safety manager to an
individual, who provides evidence of their knowledge and ability
to do regulated work in a manner that meets the requirements
under the Safety Standards Act and which allows an individual to
perform regulated work in British Columbia within the scope of
the certificate, SBC 2003, as amended.
PRINCE GEORGE
means the geographic area subject to the jurisdiction of the
Municipality.
COMFORT LETTER
means a letter prepared by the Fire Department in response to
enquiries regarding a Property and any related Incident Response
and/or compliance with the Fire Code.
CONSUMER
FIREWORKS
means low-hazard firework articles designed for recreational use
by the public and includes, but is not limited to, firework articles
referred to as roman candles, sparklers, fountains, wheels,
volcanoes, mines and snakes.
CONTACT PERSON
means a person designated by the Owner or Occupier of a
Property at which a Fire Alarm System or an Automatic Fire
Sprinkler System is installed who is able to attend the Property
when the Fire Alarm System has been activated.
DANGEROUS GOODS means any product, substance or organism defined as a
"dangerous good" pursuant to the Transportation of Dangerous
Goods ActJ 1992 {SC 1992, c 34}, as amended.
DISPLAY FIREWORKS means high-hazard firework articles designed for use by
professionals and includes, but is not limited to, firework articles
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FALSE ALARM
FEES AND
CHARGES BYLAW
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referred to as aerial shells, cakes, roman candles, waterfalls,
lances and wheels.
means the activation of a Fire Alarm System by any means as a
result of which Fire Department resources and services are
provided and a Member does not find any evidence of fire, fire
damage or smoke.
means the City of Prince George Comprehensive Fees and Charges
Bylaw No. 7557, 2004, Amendment Bylaw No. 8245, 2013 (C-4
Fire Protection and Emergency Response)
FIRE ALARM SYSTEM means a device or devices installed on or in a Building and
designed to issue a warning of a fire by activating an audible
alarm signal in a Building and alerting a monitoring facility, but
does not include a fire alarm device that is intended to alert only
the Occupiers of the dwelling unit in which it is installed.
FIRE CHIEF
FIRE CODE
FIRE CODE
REGULATION
means the Chief of the Fire Department of the Municipality or
Member as designated by the Fire Chief.
means the British Columbia Fire Code adopted pursuant to the
Fire Code Regulation, as amended.
means the British Columbia Fire Code Regulation, BC Reg
263/2012, as amended.
FIRE COMMISSIONER means the person appointed by the Lieutenant Governor to
administer the Fire Services Act, RSBC 1996, c 144, as amended.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
means the City of Prince George Fire Rescue Service.
FIRE PROTECTION
TECHNICIAN
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means a person certified by ASTTBCto inspect and test Fire Safety
Systems and;
a) for the purpose of inspecting, testing and maintenance of Fire
Alarm Systems, the Fire Protection Technician must be either:
1. a licensed electrical contractor in good standing with the
BC Safety Authority or;
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2. an individual, holding a valid. electrical Certificate of
Qualification, working under the holder of the facilities
electrical operating permit.
b) for the purpose of inspecting, testing and maintenance of
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems, the Fire
Protection
Technician must be an individual, holding a valid Sprinklerfitter
Certificate of Qualification.
FIRE SAFETY SYSTEM includes, without limitation, Fire Alarm Systems, Automatic Fire
Sprinkler Systems, special extinguishing systems, portable fire
extinguishers, fire hydrants, water supplies for fire protection,
standpipe and hose systems, fixed pipe fire suppression systems
in commercial cooking exhaust systems, smoke control measures
and emergency power installations.
FIRE SERVICES ACT
means the Fire Services Act, RSBC 1996, c 144, as amended.
FIRE WATCH
means the assignment of a person or persons to an area for the
express purpose of notifying the Fire Department or the Occupiers
of a Property, or both, of an emergency; preventing a fire from
occurring; extinguishing small fires; or protecting the public from
fire or life safety dangers.
HAZARDOUS
PRODUCT
HIGH BUILDING
HOTEL
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means any product, material or substance defined as a
"hazardous product" or "controlled product" pursuant to the
Hazardous Products Act, RSC, 1985, c H-3, as amended.
means a building more than 36 metres high measured between
the grade and the floor level of the top storey.
includes:
a) An apartment house,
b) A residential condominium Building that has:
i)
two or more levels of strata lots as defined in the
Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c 43, as amended, and
ii)
one or more corridors that are common Property as
defined in the Strata Property Act, SBC 1998, c 43, as
amended, and
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c) A boarding house, lodging house, club or any other Building,
except a private dwelling, where lodging is provided.
means an accident, occurrence or emergency and includes, but is
not limited to, a fire, an explosion, a natural disaster, the escape
or spill of Dangerous Goods or Hazardous Products, a
transportation-related accident and circumstances necessitating
rescue efforts or medical assistance.
INCIDENT RESPONSE means all activities undertaken by the Fire Department and
Members to respond to an Incident.
LOCAL ASSISTANT
means the Fire Chief and persons authorized in writing by the Fire
Chief to exercise the powers of a Local Assistant.
MEMBER
means any person that is duly appointed by the Fire Chief as a
Member of the Fire Department and is an employee of the
Municipality.
MULTI-RESIDENTIAL
COMPLEX
MUNICIPALITY
NFPA
NOTICE OF
INSPECTION
OCCUPIER
OFFICER
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means a classification of housing where multiple separate housing
units for residential (i.e. non-commercial) inhabitants are
contained within one Building or several Buildings within one
complex.
means the incorporated Municipality known as the City of Prince
George, British Columbia.
means the National Fire Protection Association.
means a notice given by a Member to an Owner or Occupier of
Property which notice, at the discretion of the Member, can be by
telephone or in writing.
means every Owner, tenant, lessee, agent or other person who
has the right of access to and control of any Building or premises.
means any Member of the Fire Department holding the rank of:
o
Fire Chief
o
Deputy Fire Chief
o Assistant Fire Chief
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o
Loca/Ass~tant
o
Captain
o
Lieutenant
means the Incident commander in attendance at an Incident
Response. In the event that an Officer is not in attendance at an
Incident Response, the most senior Member in attendance at that
Incident Response is the Officer in Command.
means the combustion in the open air of yard and garden waste,
land clearing debris, or any other material, including burning of
any of these materials in a container, but does not include the
combustion of gas, propane, or charcoal in a barbecue or hibachi
for the purpose of cooking food.
OWNER
means "Owner' as defined in the Community Charter, SBC 2003, c
26, as amended.
PRIVATE HYDRANT
means a fire hydrant on private Property or common Property
within a strata Property.
PROPERTY
means personal property or land, with or without improvements
so affixed to the land as to make them in fact and law a part of it,
as the context so requires.
PUBLIC BUILDING
includes a factory, a warehouse, store, mill, school, hospital,
theatre, public hall, office Building, and any Building other than a
Hotel or a private dwelling unit.
PYROTECHNIC
SPECIAL EFFECTS
RCMP
SMOKE ALARM
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means high-hazard pyrotechnic articles designed for use by
professionals and includes, but is not limited to, pyrotechnic
articles described as gerbs, mines, comets and crossettes and
special purpose pyrotechnics manufactured for live performances
and the film and television industry.
means the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
means a combined smoke detector and audible alarm device
designed to sound an alarm within the room in which it is located
upon detection of smoke within the room.
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INTERFACE
WILDLAND URBAN
INTERFACE WILDFIRE
THREAT ASSESSMENT
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means wildland areas that contain vegetation, trees, brush, and
grasses in close proximity to urban and rural areas containing
Buildings where people work, live, or conduct recreational
activities.
means completion of the 2013 Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire
Threat Worksheet attached as Appendix E to the Government of
British Columbia document titled "Wildland Urban Interface
Wildfire Threat Assessments in B.C.", as amended.
4.2
In this Bylaw, unless the context otherwise requires, the following words and terms
have the meanings set out in Division A, Part 1, Section 1.4.1 of the Building Code:
Assembly Occupancy, Building, Building Height, Business and Personal Services
Occupancy, Constructor, Dwelling Unit, Field Review, Industrial Occupancy, Occupancy,
Registered Professional, and Residential Occupancy.
4.3
Words and phrases that are not defined in Section 4.1 or Section 4.2 of this Bylaw shall
have the meanings which are commonly assigned to them in the context in which they
are used in this Bylaw, taking into account the specialized use of terms by the various
trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
4.4
A reference in this Bylaw to a defined position, by name of office or otherwise, also
applies to:
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(a)
a Deputy Fire Chief;
(b)
any person designated by the City Manager of the Municipality to act in
the place of the person who occupies the position, or
(c)
any person designated by the Fire Chief to act in the place of the person
who occupies the position, to the extent that the City Manager of the
Municipality has delegated this authority to the Fire Chief.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
5.1
ESTABLISHMENT
{a)
The Fire Department for the Municipality is hereby continued.
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(b)
The Fire Chief is head of the Fire Department, who reports to the Director
of Public Safety and Civic Facilities in respect of the management of the
Fire Department and the condition of Properties, apparatuses and
equipment under control of the Fire Department.
5.2
POWERS OF THE FIRE CHIEF
The Fire Chief may:
(a)
take whatever measures or actions the Fire Chief considers appropriate
or necessary for fire protection in the City of Prince George, including the
enforcement of the provisions of this Bylaw and the exercise of the
powers and authority provided under the Fire Services Act and its
associated regulations;
(b)
appoint or designate a Member to exercise any of the Fire Chief's powers
on such terms and conditions as the Fire Chief considers appropriate, and
revoke any such appointment or designation;
(c)
enforce municipal bylaws, rules, orders and regulations respecting fire
prevention and suppression and the protection of life and Property;
(d)
inquire into, investigate and record the causes of fires in the City of Prince
George;
(e)
collect and disseminate information in regard to fires in the City of Prince
George;
(f)
exercise some or all of the powers of a Fire Commissioner under Section
25 of the Fire Services Act and for these purposes that section applies;
(g)
investigate and hold inquiries into such fires;
(h)
study methods of fire prevention; and
(i)
provide advice and make recommendations to the Council of the
Municipality, other Officers and employees of the Municipality and the
public in relation to:
(i)
the establishment and administration of fire brigades and
departments;
(ii)
the provision of adequate water supply and pressure;
(iii)
the installation or maintenance of automatic or other Fire Alarm
Systems and fire extinguishment equipment;
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(iv)
the enforcement of measures for the prevention or suppression
of fire and the protection of life and Property; and
(v)
fire prevention generally.
5.3
DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF
The Deputy Chief shall report to the Fire Chief and, in the absence of the Fire Chief, shall
have the powers and shall perform the duties of the Fire Chief as directed or assigned.
5.4
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
(a)
The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the management, control and
supervision of the Fire Department, for all Officers and Members and the
discipline thereof and for the care, custody and control of all Property,
apparatuses and equipment of the Fire Department.
(b)
The Fire Chief may make rules and regulations for the proper and
efficient administration and operation of the Fire Department and for the
discipline of its Members, and may alter, repeal or replace such rules or
regulations, as the Fire Chief deems appropriate.
(c)
All Members shall comply with the rules and regulations of the Fire
Department established pursuant to Section 5.4(b) and a Member who
fails to comply with a rule or regulation of the Fire Department may be
subject to whatever discipline the Fire Chief deems appropriate.
5.5
LIMITS OF JURISDICTION
(a)
The geographical limits of the jurisdiction of the Fire Department shall be
the area within the boundaries of the City of Prince George and no
equipment or personnel of the Fire Department shall be used to provide
an Incident Response outside the boundaries of the City of Prince George
without the prior approval of the Fire Chief.
(b)
In the event of a request from the Office of the Fire Commissioner, and
subject to the approval of the Fire Chief, equipment and personnel of the
Fire Department may be used outside the boundaries of the City of Prince
George.
(c)
In the event of an out-of-boundary Incident Response that poses
imminent danger to the City of Prince George, subject to the approval of
the Fire Chief, equipment and personnel of the Fire Department may be
used outside the boundaries of the City of Prince George.
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PART 6.
INCIDENT RESPONSE
6.1
POWERS OF MEMBERS IN PROVIDING INCIDENT RESPONSE
For the purpose of providing Incident Response:
(a)
a Member may enter into or onto a Property where an Incident exists
and, if necessary, into or onto a Property within the vicinity of the
Incident;
(b)
a Member may cause equipment to be brought into or onto a Property
where an Incident occurred and, if necessary, into or onto a Property
within the vicinity of the Incident;
(c)
the Fire Chief and the Officer in Command may commandeer privately-
owned equipment and remuneration rates for damage caused to such
equipment as a result of being commandeered shall be at rates set by the
Fire Chief;
(d)
the Fire Chief and the Officer in Command may order the demolition or
removal of all or part of a Building or structure;
(e)
the Fire Chief and the Officer in Command may order the evacuation of
any Building or area;
(f)
the Fire Chief and the Officer in Command may establish one or more
limited entry areas in the vicinity of an Incident and prohibit any person
from entering such limited entry areas without proper authorization; and
(g)
the Fire Chief and the Officer in Command may obtain assistance from
other officials of the Municipality as they deem necessary.
6.2
CONDUCT OF PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO AN INCIDENT
(a)
Every person at or near an Incident shall comply with the directions of a
Member and shall, upon request of a Member, provide information and
assistance with respect to the Incident.
(b)
No person shall impede, hinder or obstruct any Member or person under
the direction of a Member in providing Incident Response and, without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, no person shall:
(i)
prevent a Member from entering a Property where the Member
has reasonable grounds to believe that an Incident exists;
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PART 7.
(ii)
(iii)
damage or destroy Fire Department apparatuses or equipment; or
obstruct or otherwise interfere with access roads or streets or
other approaches to any Incident, fire hydrant, cistern or body of
water designated for fire-fighting purposes.
(c)
No person shall enter a limited-entry area established pursuant to
Section 6.1(f) unless he has been authorized to enter by the Fire Chief or
the Officer in Command.
(d)
No person shall falsely represent themselves as a Member or wear or
display any Fire Department badge, cap, button, insignia or other
paraphernalia for the purpose of such false representation.
INSPECTIONS (GENERAL)
7.1
POWER TO INSPECT
(a)
The Fire Chief and any Member authorized by the Fire Chief may at any
reasonable time enter into or onto any Property for the purpose of
verifying compliance with this Bylaw or inspecting for conditions which
may cause fire, increase the risk of fire or increase the danger to persons.
(b)
A Local Assistant may at a reasonable time and in a reasonable manner
enter into or onto a Property for the purpose of verifying compliance with
the Fire Code in accordance with Section 3 of the Fire Code Regulation.
7.2
CONDUCT OF PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO AN INSPECTION
Every Occupier of a Property subject to inspection by a Member shall:
(a)
provide the Member with access to the Property subject to inspection at
the date and time specified in the Notice of Inspection; and
(b)
provide all information and render all assistance required by the Member
to conduct the inspection.
7.3
PROFESSIONAL REPORTS
For the purposes of inspecting a Building for compliance with the Fire Code, a Local
Assistant may require information or the production of documents relevant to the
Building including, but not limited to, documentation from a registered professional:
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PARTS
(a)
advising as to whether the Building in question substantially complies
with the requirements of this Bylaw, the Fire Code and the Building Code;
and
(b)
describing the changes which must be made to the Building in order for it
to achieve compliance with the Bylaw, the Fire Code and the Building
Code.
INSPECTIONS OF HOTELS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
8.1
REGULAR INSPECTIONS OF HOTELS AND PUBLIC BUILDINGS
The Fire Chief shall ensure that Hotels and Public Buildings in the City of Prince George
are Inspected on a regular basis.
8.2
REVIEW OF BUILDING PLANS AND INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION
The Fire Chief or any other Member designated by the Fire Chief may review the building
plans for, and may inspect the construction of, a new Hotel or Public Building in the City
of Prince George for the purpose of determining whether such Hotel or Public Building
complies with this Bylaw, the Fire Code and the Building Code.
PART9.
ORDERS
9.1
POWER TO ISSUE ORDERS
(a)
In addition to the power to issue an order pursuant to any other section
of this Bylaw, the Fire Chief and any Member authorized by the Fire Chief,
is authorized to issue one or more written orders to an Owner or
Occupier requiring the Owner or Occupier to undertake any actions
necessary for the purpose of:
(i)
removing or reducing any thing or condition that person considers
is a fire hazard or increases the danger of fire; or
(ii)
bringing a Building or structure, an erection of any kind, or a
similar matter or thing; up to a standard specified in this Bylaw.
(b)
In addition to the power to issue an order pursuant to any other section
of this Bylaw, and after inspection of a Property pursuant to Part 7 or Part
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8 of this Bylaw, a Local Assistant may issue one or more written orders
to:
(i)
the Owner of the Property to remove or destroy the Property if
the Property is in a state of disrepair that a fire starting in the
Property might spread rapidly to endanger life or other Property;
(ii)
the Owner or Occupier of the Property to repair the Property if the
Property is in a state of disrepair that a fire starting in them might
spread rapidly to endanger life or other Property;
(iii)
the Owner or Occupier of the Property to alter the use or
occupancy of the Property if the Property is so used or occupied
that fire would endanger life or property;
(iv)
the Occupier to remove or keep securely combustible or explosive
material or remedy flammable conditions if combustible or
explosive material is kept or other flammable conditions exist on
the Property so as to endanger life or Property;
(v)
the Owner or Occupier to remove or take Property precautions
against a fire hazard if a fire hazards exists on the Property.
9.2
DURATION OF AN ORDER
Every order issued under Section 9.1 shall state a date by which the order shall be
carried out, which date shall, in the discretion of the Fire Chief, be fixed having regard to
the degree of urgency involved in correcting or removing conditions which may tend to
increase the hazard of fire or danger to life and Property.
9.3
SERVICE OF AN ORDER
An order issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall be served by personal service or by
registered mail to:
(a)
the person subject to the order;
(b)
the Owner of the Property where the required action is to be carried out;
and
(c)
any other person who is an Occupier of the Property.
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If one or more of the persons specified in (a), (b) and (c) cannot be found or refuses to
accept service of the order, the order shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the
Property which is the subject of the order. Where an order has been so posted, no
person shall remove, deface or destroy the order.
9.4
APPEAL OF AN ORDER
Any person, Owner or Occupier to whom an order has been issued pursuant to this
Bylaw may, before the expiration of 10 days after service of the order, appeal to the Fire
Chief, who shall review and amend, revoke or confirm the order appealed against or
substitute another order within 30 days.
9.5
COMPLIANCE WITH AN ORDER
A person to whom an order has been issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall comply with
the terms of the order by the date specified in the order.
PART 10
REGULATIONS RESPECTING FIRE HAZARDS
10.1
WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE- EXISTING DEVELOPMENT
Upon request from the Fire Department, the Owner of a Property with a wildfire hazard
shall, within the time period specified by the Fire Department:
(a)
provide the Fire Department with a Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire
Threat Assessment for the Property prepared by a qualified professional
(who is not the Owner or Occupier of the Property) trained in conducting
such assessments;
(b)
if the Wildland urban Interface Wildfire Threat Assessment indicates a
"High" or "Extreme" Wildlife Threat Class, provide the Fire Department
with a plan describing the work necessary to reduce the Property's
Wildfire Threat Class to "Moderate" or "Low''; and
(c)
undertake the work necessary to reduce the Property's Wildfire Threat
Class to "Moderate" or "Low".
If the Owner of a Property subject to a request made under this Section 10.1 does not
fulfill one or more of their obligations under this Section 10.1 within the time period
specified by the Fire Department, the Fire Department may fulfill the Owner's
obligations under this Section 10.1 at the sole cost and expense of the Owner.
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10.2
ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLES
(a)
No Owner or Occupier shall allow a Property to accumulate noxious
waste, yard and garden waste, land clearing debris or any other material
liable to catch fire.
(b)
A Local Assistant, or an Officer may order the Owner or Occupier of a
Property to remove and dispose of any accumulation of noxious waste,
yard and garden waste, land clearing debris or any other material liable
to catch fire from the Property.
(c)
If an Owner or Occupier fails to comply with an order issued pursuant to
Section 10.2(b), a Local Assistant or an Officer may remove and dispose
of or cause the removal and disposal of any accumulation of noxious
waste, yard and garden waste, land clearing debris or any other material
liable to catch fire at the sole cost and expense of the Owner or Occupier
subject to the order.
10.3
EXTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AND WASTE MATERIAL
(a)
Containers used for the disposal, removal or storage of garbage, refuse,
Building debris, papers or combustibles with any dimension greater than
1.5 meters shall:
(i)
have lids kept closed at all times unless otherwise approved by
the Fire Chief;
(ii)
not be located within five (S) meters of any combustible Building
or structure, unless stored within a non-combustible structure or
in a location approved by the Fire Chief; or
(iii)
be located up to one (1) meter from any combustible Building or
structure if the container is of non-combustible construction, with
a secured self~closing lid and has no hold open device.
(b)
No person, Owner or Occupier shall allow combustible waste materials or
garbage to remain longer than forty-eight (48) hours in any street, lane,
alley or sidewalk located so as to constitute a fire hazard to any Property.
(c)
A Local Assistant, or an Officer may order any person, Owner or Occupier
to remove and dispose of any accumulation of combustible waste from a
street, lane, alley or sidewalk.
(d)
If a person, Owner or Occupier fails to comply with an order issued
pursuant to Section 10.3(cL a Local Assistant or an Officer may remove
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and dispose of or cause the removal and disposal of any accumulated
combustible waste at the sole cost and expense of the person, Owner or
Occupier subject to the order.
10.4
SERVICE STATION SAFETY
A person operating a service station shall only employ as attendants persons who are
trained in the emergency procedures, fire safety procedures, and operation of all
emergency equipment and devices of a service station. This training must be current,
ongoing, and documented.
Current documentation of this training must be made
available upon the request of a Member. For the purpose of this Bylaw, an attendant is
a person who dispenses fuel at a service station and includes, but is not limited to, an
operator and a cashier.
10.5
OPEN AIR BURNING
Except as provided in the "City of Prince George Clean Air Bylaw No. 8266, 2010" as
amended, or authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Section 10.7, no Open Burning
shall take place In City of Prince George.
10.6
BARBEQUES
(a)
With the exception of single or two-family dwellings and decks which are
protected by an automatic sprinkler system, charcoal burners and other
open flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible
balconies or within three (3) metres of combustible Buildings or
structures.
(b)
With the exception of single or two-family dwelling and the use of
electric barbeques and liquid propane gas barbeques with a supply bottle
of one (1) pound or less, liquid propane gas burners having a liquid
propane gas container with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds
(nominal 1 pound liquid propane gas capacity) shall not be located on
combustible balconies or within three(3) metres of combustible
construction.
10.7
BURNING PERMITS
The Fire Chief may issue a burning permit to the Owner or Occupier of a Property who is
permitted to burn under the Environmental Management Act, however, such burning
shall be in compliance with the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation, BC Reg.
145/93, as amended.
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10.8
SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF BURNING PERMIT
If the Owner or Occupier of the Property for which a burning permit has been issued
does not comply with one or more of the conditions of the burning permit, the Fire Chief
may immediately:
(a)
suspend such permit until he is satisfied that the Owner or Occupier of
the Property is in compliance with all of the conditions of the burning
permit or for a not her period of time he deems appropriate; or
{b)
revoke such burning permit.
10.9
SUSPENSION OF BURNING
If the Fire Chief or an Officer deems it expedient to do so, or if the Fire Chief or an Officer
is of the opinion that hazardous fire conditions exist, the Fire Chief or an Officer may
order a total ban on burning in the City of Prince George and may suspend or revoke any
burning permit issued by pursuant to Section 10.8 for a period of time he deems
appropriate.
10.10 VACANT AND FIRE DAMAGED BUILDINGS
(a)
The Owner of any vacant Building shall, at all times, keep all openings in
such Building securely closed and fastened so as to prevent entry by
unauthorized persons.
(b)
The Owner of any fire-damaged Building shall, at all times, ensure that
the Building is guarded, or shall keep all openings in such Building
securely closed and fastened so as to prevent entry by unauthorized
persons.
(c)
If a Memberfinds a Building that is accessible contrary to Section lO.lO(a)
or (b), the Member may order the Owner of the Building to secure the
Building against unauthorized entry. If an Owner fails to secure the
Building against unauthorized entry within twenty-four (24) hours of
receiving notice to do so, or if the Member is unable to contact the
Owner within twenty-four {24} hours of finding the unsecured Building,
the Member may secure or cause to be secured the Building in a manner
he deems appropriate at the sole cost and expense of the Owner.
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10.11 OCCUPANT LOAD
(a)
An Owner, Occupier or person in charge of a Property shall not suffer or
permit the number of persons in a Public Building to exceed:
(i)
the maximum number of persons permitted to enter a room
calculated in conformance with the Building Code for all new
construction; and/or
(ii)
the maximum number of persons permitted to enter a room
calculated in conformance with the Fire Code for all existing
construction.
(b)
In Assembly Occupancies with an occupant load exceeding 60 persons or
as required by the Fire Code, the occupant load sign shall:
(i)
be posted in a conspicuous location near the principal entrance to
the room or floor area;
(ii)
be printed on paper acceptable to the Fire Chief,
(iii)
be protected from damage using a protective covering or frame;
and
(iv)
be in a form prescribed by the Fire Commissioner.
(c)
The number of persons permitted to enter or remain in a Building with an
assembly occupancy over 60 persons, or part thereof, shall not exceed
the number posted in the occupant load sign referred to in Section
10.11{b).
10.12 COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT
(a)
Owners, Occupiers or persons in charge of a Property shall, upon issuance
of an occupancy permit, maintain commercial cooking equipment,
exhaust and fire protection systems in conformance with NFPA 96,
.,Installation of Equipment for the Removal of Smoke and Grease-Laden
Vapours from Commercial Cooking Equipment," as referenced in the Fire
Code.
(b)
Hoods, grease removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances of
commercial kitchens shall be inspected on a weekly basis and cleaned as
may be required to remove grease and other combustible residues. An
Owner or Occupier of a commercial kitchen shall not allow deposits of
grease or other combustible residues to accumulate in any part of the
kitchen's exhaust system. All commercial kitchen exhaust systems shall
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be serviced and cleaned at least every six months by a Fire Protection
Technician.
(c)
Owners, Occupiers or persons using cooking equipment in fixed, mobile
or temporary concessions, such as trucks, buses, trailers, pavilions, tents,
or any form of roofed enclosure, shall comply with NFPA 96 "Standard for
Ventilation ControJ and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations/' as referenced in the Fire Code unless otherwise exempted
by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.
10.13 FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS
(a)
No Owner or Occupier of a Hotel or Public Building shall alter, remove or
discontinue service to any Fire Safety System without the express written
approval of the Fire Chief
(b)
If the Owner or Occupier of a Hotel or Public Building wishes to alter,
remove or discontinue service to any Fire Safety System they shall obtain
in writing the opinion of a registered professional skilled in the work
concerned.
(c)
The Owner or Occupier of a Hotel or Public Building shall submit the
opinion of the registered professional to the Fire Chief along with a cover
letter asking for permission to alter, remove or discontinue service to any
Fire Safety System.
(d)
The Fire Chief shall then review the opinion provided pursuant to Section
10.13(b) and approve the proposed alteration, removal or discontinuance
of service to the Fire Safety System or reject the proposed alteration,
removal or discontinuance of service to the Fire Safety System and
provide reasons for such rejection within sixty (60) days. The Fire Chiers
decision pursuant to this Section 10.13(d) will be based on the opinion of
the registered professional and:
(i)
The current occupancy of the Building;
(ii)
The processes which occur in the Building; and,
(iii)
Any other conditions which in the opinion of the Fire Chief
warrant the need for Fire Safety Systems.
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10.14 EXIT LIGHTING, EXIT SIGNS AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING
(a)
Exit lighting, exit signs and emergency lighting shall be provided in
Buildings in conformance with the Building Code.
(b)
Exit lighting and exit signs shall be illuminated during times when the
Building is occupied.
(c)
Emergency lighting, exit lighting and exit signs shall be maintained in
operating condition, In conformance with the Fire Code.
10.15 PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
(a)
Portable extinguishers shall be located and installed in all Buildings
except dwelling units in conformance with the Fire Code.
(b)
Except as otherwise required by the Fire Code, portable extinguishers
shall be selected and installed in accordance with NFPA 10, "Portable Fire
Extinguishers." 2007 Edition, or as amended by the Fire Code from time
to time.
(c)
Portable extinguishers shall be maintained in accordance with the Fire
Code.
10.16 FIRE PUMPS
Fire pumps shall be installed in conformance with the Building Code and inspected,
tested and maintained in conformance with the Fire Code.
10.17 STANDPIPE & HOSE
Standpipe systems shall be designed, constructed, installed and tested in conformance
with the Building Code and inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with the
Fire Code.
10.18 SPECIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
Special fire suppression systems shall be designed, installed, inspected, tested and
maintained in conformance with the Building Code and the Fire Code.
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10.19 HOUSEKEEPING
Good housekeeping practices, as outlined in the Fire Code and any relevant NFPA
standard, shall be identified and implemented by the Owner or Occupier of any Public
Building or Hotel.
10.20 EXITS/CORRIDORS
(a)
Means of egress shall be provided in Buildings in conformance with the
Building Code and maintained in conformance with the Fire Code.
(b)
Means of egress shall be continuously maintained free of all obstructions
or impediments to full instant use in the case of fire or other
emergencies.
(c)
No furnishings, decorations, or other objects shall obstruct exits or their
access thereto, egress therefrom, or visibility thereof.
(d)
Exterior passageways and exterior exit stairs serving occupied Buildings
shall be maintained free of snow and ice.
10.21 SERVICE EQUIPMENT
Fireplaces, solid fuel burning equipment, chimneys, flue pipes, heating, ventilating and
air-conditioning appliances and equipment shall be constructed and installed in
conformance with the Building Code and cleaned, maintained and repaired in
conformance with the Fire Code.
10.22 DANGEROUS GOODS AND HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS
All Dangerous Goods and Hazardous Products referred to in the Fire Code, shall be
stored, used or handled in conformance with the requirements of the Fire Code.
10.23 FIRE SEPARATION/WALLS
Where necessary, a fire separation required by the Building Code shall be repaired in
conformance with the Fire Code so that the integrity of the fire separation is
maintained. A fire separation includes, but is not limited to, a wall, a ceiling, a floor and
a closure.
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10.24 INDOOR STORAGE
Indoor storage in a Public Building or Hotel shall comply with the Fire Code. These
storage requirements include, but are not limited to, the requirements identified in
Division B, Parts 2 to 4 of the Fire Code.
10.25 OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS
All outside storage areas shall be designed and maintained in compliance with the Fire
Code.
PART 11.
FIRE & EMERGENCY SERVICE ACCESS
11.1
FIRE SAFETY PLAN AND FIRE PRE-PLAN REQUIREMENTS
All Buildings, sites, storage areas, or other areas shall have a fire safety plan as required
by Division B, Part 2, Section 2.8 of the Fire Code (Emergency Planning), and a fire
pre-plan in a form a substance acceptable to the Fire Chief. Measures within a fire
safety plan shall be produced and submitted to the Fire Department for review. All fire
safety plans and fire pre-plans shall be submitted on a form and diagram template
acceptable to the Fire Chief. All Owners or Occupiers of occupancies for which a fire
safety plan is required shall review their fire safety plans annually and submit any
updated plans to the Fire Chief for review.
11.2
DIAGRAM FORMAT
All drawings contained within a. Fire safety plan shall be in a form, including any digital
format, approved by the Fire Chief.
11.3
FIRE SAFETY PLAN BOX
(a)
The Fire Chief may require the installation of an approved fire safety plan
box. This box shall be mounted in a location acceptable to the Fire Chief.
(b)
The Fire Chief may require the installation of an approved Fire
Department operations box in an acceptable location in all High Buildings
or in other Buildings where, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, there is a
need to provide reference material for Members in the event of an
Incident. Fire pre-plans and fire safety plans shall be kept in the Fire
Department operations box for reference by the Fire Department.
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11.4
LOCK BOXES
All Public Buildings and Hotels that have a Fire Alarm System or an Automatic Fire
Sprinkler System are required to have an approved, flush mounted, lock box
permanently mounted in a location acceptable to the Fire Chief.
Unless otherwise
stated, the acceptable location will be at the principal entrance to the Building used by
the Fire Department during an Incident Response.
For confirmation and installation instructions of an approved type of lock box, an Owner
or Occupier should contact the Fire Department. The Fire Chief may waive the
requirement for a flush-mounted lock box if the Building design does not enable the
installation due to physical limitations.
(a)
Only a Member shall open lock boxes.
(b)
Keys placed inside the Fire Department lock box will be individually
identified in a method acceptable to the Fire Chief.
(c)
Owners will supply keys to provide access to the following areas:
(i)
Keys for all entry doors, service rooms and roof areas;
(ii)
Keys for all doors that are locked from the exit stairs to floor
areas;
(iii)
Keys required to recall elevators and to permit independent
operation of each elevator, and;
(lv)
Keys for the fire safety plan box and the Fire Alarm System control
panel, and the Fire Department Operations Box if present.
11.5
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
(a)
Access to Fire Department connections shall be maintained free of
obstruction at all times.
(b)
Where a Fire Department connection exists, a sign indicating the location
of the Fire Department connection shall be posted in a location visible
from the street or nearest point of Fire Department apparatus
accessibility.
(i)
Signs will be permanently marked and shall be constructed of
weather-resistant metal or rigid plastic materials.
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Signs shall have white lettering not less than 50 mm high with a
12 mm stroke on a red background.
(c)
Where a Fire Department connection serves only a portion of a Building,
a sign shall be posted indicating the portions of the Building served.
(d)
A sign shall be posted indicating the pressure required at the inlets to
deliver the system demand.
(e)
Where a Fire Department connection services multiple Buildings,
structures or locations, a sign shall be provided indicating the Buildings,
structures or locations served.
(f)
All Fire Department connections shall have protective caps, which shall be
kept in place at all times. Where the protective caps are missing, the Fire
Department connections shall be examined for accumulated refuse, back
flushed when conditions warrant, and the caps replaced.
(g)
Unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief, the Fire Department
connections will be located in proximity to the principal entrance to the
Building used by the Fire Department during an Incident Response.
11.6
HIGH BUILDINGS
In High Buildings the fire safety plans shall provide a fire fighting operation manual
prepared by the Owner of the High Building in cooperation with the Fire Department
that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
{a)
the training of supervisory staff on the use of the voice communication
system;
(b)
the procedures for the use of elevators;
(c)
the actions to be taken by supervisory staff in initiating any smoke
control or other fire emergency systems installed in a Building in the
event of fire until the Fire Department arrives;
(d)
instructions for the operations of the systems referred to in Sectionl1.6
(a), (b) and (c); and
(e)
the procedures established to facilitate Fire Department access to the
High Building and fire location within the High Building.
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11.7
SIGNAGE
Every Owner of a Hotel or Public Building shall comply with the following signage
requirements:
(a)
Fire Door Signage: all fire doors that are required to be kept in the closed
position shall have a sign with the words "FIRE DOOR KEEP CLOSED"
posted on the side of the door, which is visible when the door is in the
open position. The letters of the sign shall be at least twenty-five (25)
mm high.
(b)
Room Identification: all storage and service room doors shall be labeled
as to their use, e.g. laundry room; electrical room; boiler room; elevator
room. The letters ofthe sign shall be at least twenty-five (25) mm high.
11.8
ADDRESSING OF OCCUPANCIES
(a)
An Owner of Property in the City of Prince George shall ensure that street
addresses and suite numbers are displayed in accordance with the
following requirements:
(i)
the civic address that the Municipality has assigned to that
Property shall be displayed and shall be legible from the street or
roadway fronting the Property at all times of day and night, with
each address number being not less than one hundred (100) mm
in height;
(ii)
where a Property includes multiple Buildings with separate
addresses assigned to each of the Buildings, the Building address
shall be displayed on each Building in accordance with Section
11.8(a)(i);
(iii)
where more than one Property is accessed by a common
driveway, the civic address for each Property shall be displayed at
the entry to the driveway in accordance with Section 11.8(a)(i);
(iv)
where a Building is set back from the street or roadway fronting
the Property such that the assigned civic address is not clearly
identifiable due to the distance from the street or roadway, or
where landscaping or architectural appendages or other
obstructions obstruct the visibility, the assigned civic address shall
be displayed at the driveway entrance from the street or roadway
serving the Building as well as on the Building itself;
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PART 12.
(v)
(vi)
where a Building includes multiple units with separate suite
numbers assigned to each unit, the suite number for each unit
shall be displayed in a visible location at the entry to the unit, with
each suite number being not less than 100 mm in height; and
all letters and numbers shall be of a colour which contrasts with
the background colour of the Building or other surface on which
they are mounted.
(b)
The Owners or Occupiers of Property located in a Multi-Residential
Complex shall ensure that a site plan for the complex is posted at the
main driveway entrance to the Multi-Residential Complex, which site plan
shall:
(i)
be visible at all times of day and night upon entry to the Multi-
Residential Complex;
(ii)
indicate the location, address or number of each unit in the Multi-
Residential Complex, and the points of access to each unit; and
(iii)
be of a size that enables Members to easily read and determine
the location and address of each unit without having to exit the
emergency response vehicle.
CONTACT PERSONS
12.1
OWNER OR OCCUPANT RESPONSIBILITY
The Owner or Occupier of a Property with a Fire Alarm System or an Automatic Fire
Sprinkler System either monitored or unmonitored shall provide a list of at least two (2)
Contact Persons who are able to attend, enter and secure the Property. The Owner or
Occupier shall ensure that this list is current and that the Fire Department is provided
with an updated list as changes are made.
12.2
RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTACT PERSONS
A Contact Person must be able to attend the Property within 45 minutes when
requested by the Fire Department. Once the Contact Person has arrived at the Property,
the Contact Person shall:
(a)
contact the Officer in Command at the scene;
{b)
be able to provide access to, or contact the person who has access to, the
area of the Property involved in the Incident Response;
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(c)
be able to secure, or to have the area of the Property involved in the
Incident Response, secured;
(d)
perform a Fire Watch where required or assign persons to perform a Fire
Watch;
(e)
be authorized to contact a Fire Protection Technician to test, reset, or
repair the Fire Alarm System as necessary.
12.3
FAILURE OF CONTACT PERSONS TO ATTEND
Where a Contact Person fails to respond to a Fire Alarm and attend the Property within
45 minutes of the Fire Department's initial attempt to contact them, the Fire
Department may use whatever means are necessary to gain entry to the Property to
investigate the Fire Alarm without payment to the Owner or Occupier of any
compensation whatsoever for damage caused to the Property caused by such forced
entry.
PART13
FIRE WATCH
The Owner or Occupier of an occupied Public Building in which the Fire Alarm System,
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System, or emergency power system or a portion thereof is not
operating shall institute and maintain in that Public Building a Fire Watch until that
system is in operation.
A Fire Watch shall include the following activities:
(a)
posting of written notices at all entrances and exits on each floor stating
that a Fire Watch is in effect and its expected duration;
(b)
a physical inspection of all public areas equipped with a fire alarm
detection device;
(c)
notation in an entry book at least every hour of the conditions in the
Public Building by the person or persons performing the Fire Watch;
(d)
provision on site of a communications device capable of making a 911
call; and
(e)
posting of instructions in the Public Building as to the alternate actions to
be taken in the case of an Incident. If a fire safety plan exists for the
Public Building, the instructions shall be in accordance with the fire safety
plan.
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PART 14
FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIANS
14.1
Every Fire Protection Technician responsible for the inspection and testing of Fire Safety
Systems within the City of Prince George shall be certified by ASTTBC.
14.2
All Fire Safety Systems in Hotels and Public Buildings within the boundaries of the City of
Prince George shall be inspected and tested by a Fire Protection Technician in
accordance with the requirements of the Fire Services Act and its associated regulations.
14.3
Where a Fire Protection Technician has inspected or tested a Fire Safety System
pursuant to Section 14.2, the Fire Protection Technician shall label the equipment and
maintain records in a manner acceptable to ASTTBC and the Authority Having
Jurisdiction.
PART 15
FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
15.1
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROPERTY OWNER
The Owner of a Hotel or Public Building which has a Fire Alarm System shall ensure that
the Fire Alarm System is maintained in fully functional operating condition at all times.
15.2
CONTACT MONITORING COMPANY
The Owner of a Building with a monitored Fire Alarm System shall contact the
monitoring company prior to any service, test, repair, maintenance, adjustment,
alteration or installation of the Fire Alarm System which might activate a False Alarm.
15.3
ORDER CONTACT PERSON TO TEST, REPAIR OR RESET FIRE ALARM
When the Fire Department responds to a fire alarm Incident in a Hotel or Public Building,
an order, in the form approved by the Fire Chief, shall be issued to the Contact Person.
The Contact Person shall take all steps identified on the form by the Officer or Member.
These steps may include, but are not limited to:
(a)
notifying a Fire Protection Technician to repair the Fire Alarm System;
(b)
evacuating the Building;
(c)
maintaining a Fire Watch; and
(d)
contacting the Fire Department when the Fire Alarm System is fully
functional.
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15.4
ORDER FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN TO TEST, REPAIR OR RESET FIRE ALARM
Where a Contact Person fails to respond to a Fire Alarm and attend the Property within
45 minutes of the Fire Department's initial attempt to contact them, an Officer or
Member shall contact or have contacted a Fire Protection Technician. The Officer or
Member shall issue an order, in the form approved by the Fire Chief, to the Fire
Protection Technician to test, repair or reset the fire alarm when they arrive at the
Building. The Officer or Member may notify a security company to provide a Fire Watch
where necessary, and at the sole cost and expense of the Owner of the Building.
15.5
LOCATION OF ANNUNCIATOR PANEL
If a Building is required by the Building Code to have an annunciator panel, the panel
shall be located at the principal entrance to the Building used by the Fire Department
during a fire Incident Response.
The annunciator panel will be a graphic design
approved by the Fire Chief.
PART16
AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
16.1
RESPONSIBILITY OF OWNER
The Owner of a Hotel or Public Building which has an Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
shall ensure that the system is maintained in good operating condition at all times.
16.2
CONTACT MONITORING COMPANY
The Owner of a Hotel or Public Building with a monitored Fire Alarm System shall
contact the monitoring company prior to any service, test, repair, maintenance,
adjustment, alteration or installation of the Automatic Fire Sprinkler System which might
activate a False Alarm.
16.3
SYSTEM IMPAIRMENTS
The Owner, the Owner's authorized agent or the Occupier shall ensure that the
requirements of NFPA 25, Chapter 14 "Impairments" are implemented when an
Automatic Fire Sprinkler System or part thereof, is removed from service either through
preplan ned or emergency impairment.
16.4
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS
A minimum of 91 mm of clear space shall be maintained to permit access to and
operation of Fire Prevention Equipment, Fire Department inlet connections, or fire
protection system control valves.
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PART 17
PROTECTIVE SIGNALING SYSTEMS
17.1
ALARM SERVICE PROVIDER
For any Public Building or Hotel with a monitored Fire Alarm System required by the
Building Code to notify the Fire Department that an alarm signal has been initiated, the
fire alarm transmitter shall be installed and monitored in accordance with CAN/ULC-
S561 by a ULC listed alarm service provider certified in "Protective Signaling Systems
(Sprinkler & Fire Panels)". Such an alarm service provider shall:
(a)
have a valid business license issued by the Municipality;
(b)
provide and post the ULC certificate by the main fire alarm panel;
(C)
maintain all program components as required for certification by ULC.
PART 18
PRIVATE HYDRANTS
18.1
CONFLICT
In the event of a conflict between the provisions of Part 18 of this Bylaw and provisions
of the Municipality's Water, Regulations and Rates, Bylaw No. 7479, 2003, the
provisions of Part 18 of this Bylaw shall prevail.
18.2
OWNER REQUIREMENTS
The owner of a Private Hydrant shall have the Private Hydrant inspected, tested and
maintained by a Fire Protection Technician or qualified maintenance personnel (as
approved by the Fire Chief) annually between May 1 and July 1 in the calendar year.
18.3
HYDRANT REPAIRS
The Owner shall promptly correct or repair deficiencies, damaged parts, or impairments
found during an inspection, test and maintenance requirements of NFPA 25 "Inspection,
Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems". If such report of
deficiencies and impairments is not carried out by the Owner, the Fire Chief may cause
such repairs to be done by the Municipality, at the sole cost of the Owner of the Private
Hydrant.
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18.4
ACCESS TO HYDRANT
The Owner of Property which has a Private Hydrant shall ensure that the Private Hydrant
may be safely accessed by the Fire Department at all times. Safe access includes
ensuring a path not less than 1 metre in width is maintained to the Private Hydrant, that
a space not less than 1 metre is maintained around the Private Hydrant and that the
Private Hydrant is visible to approaching fire crews using any available access route.
18.5
FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ACCESS
If safe access to the Private Hydrant is not maintained, the Fire Chief may remove or
caused to be removed any obstruction preventing safe access to the Private Hydrant, at
the sole cost and expense of the Owner of the Private Hydrant.
18.6
HYDRANT OUT OF SERVICE
The Owner of a Private Hydrant shall ensure that the requirements of NFPA 25, Chapter
14 "Impairments" are implemented when a Private Hydrant is removed from service
either through preplan ned or emergency impairment.
PART 19
HOUSES USED FOR BOARDERS, LODGERS AND ROOMERS
19.1
OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
(a)
The Owner of a single detached house in the City of Prince George
containing approved multiple suites or tenancies shall ensure that
working Smoke Alarms conforming to CAN/ULC-5531 are installed in
accordance with the Fire Code and, without limitation:
(i)
At least one Smoke Alarm is required on each floor level, including
a basement;
(ii)
Each bedroom is to be protected by a Smoke Alarm either inside
the bedroom or, if outside, within 5 m of the bedroom door;
(iii)
The distance between Smoke Alarms on the same level shall not
exceed 15m; and
(iv)
Each Smoke Alarm shall be installed as per the manufacturer's
instructions.
(b)
The Owner of a single detached house in the City of Prince George,
containing approved multiple suites or tenancies, shall ensure that a
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working carbon monoxide detector is installed in accordance with the
Building Code.
(c)
The Owner of a single detached house in the City of Prince George
containing approved multiple suites or tenancies shall ensure that the
exit requirements of the Building Code are met and that all required exits
are maintained in accordance with the Fire Code.
(d)
The Owner of a single detached house in the City of Prince George
containing approved multiple suites or tenancies shall ensure that the fire
separation requirements of the Building Code are met and that all
separation requirements are maintained in accordance with the Fire
Code.
19.2
FREQUENCY FOR REPLACEMENT OF SMOKE ALARMS AND CO DETECTORS
Every Owner of a single detached house in the City of Prince George containing
approved multiple suites or tenancies shall replace each Smoke Alarm and carbon
monoxide detector installed under Sections 19.1(a) and (b) in accordance with the
manufacturer's rated service life for the alarm/detector.
PART20
FIREWORKS
20.1
AGE REQUIREMENT
(a)
No person under the age of 18 years shall light, hold or explode any
fireworks at any time.
(b)
No person under the age of 18 years shall possess any fireworks in the
City of Prince George.
(c)
No person shall sell, give or dispose of any fireworks of any class or
description to a person who is under the age of 18 years.
20.2
CONSUMER FIREWORKS SALES PERMIT
The Fire Chief or an Officer designated by him is authorized to issue a permit to sell
Consumer Fireworks from a place of business within the City of Prince George, subject to
the following terms:
(a)
All applications to sell Consumer Fireworks shall be in writing, addressed
to the Fire Chief or an Officer designated by him and on a form prescribed
for that purpose by the Fire Chief;
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(b)
An applicant to sell Consumer Fireworks must have a valid business
licence issued by the Municipality;
(c)
The Property where the Consumer Fireworks will be dispensed must be
inspected and approved by the Fire Department in advance;
(d)
All storage areas must meet the requirements set out in the Natural
Resources Canada "Consumer Fireworks Retail Package", as amended;
(e)
Consumer Fireworks may only be dispensed from the location specified in
the permit;
(f)
the permit will expire after one year.
20.3
AUTHORIZED DATES OF SALES
No person shall sell or dispose of Consumer Fireworks or Display Fireworks except
between:
(a)
the twenty-fifth (25th) day of June and the first (1st) day of July in each
calendar year;
(b)
the twenty-fourth (24th) day of October and the thirty-first (31st} day of
October in each calendar year; and
(c)
the twenty-seventh (2ih) day of December and the thirty-first (31st) day
of December in each calendar year.
20.4
RESTRICTION ON USE OF FIREWORKS
No person shall discharge, propel, point or throw Consumer Fireworks or Display
Fireworks at any person, animal, vehicle, Building or structure.
20.5
RESTRICTED AREAS FOR FIREWORKS
No person shall explode any Consumer Fireworks or Display Fireworks on any highway,
street, park, playground, school grounds or any other public place within the City of
Prince George without the express written consent of the Owner of the highway, street,
park, playground, school grounds or other public place.
20.6
LIGHTING OF FIREWORKS ONLY PERMITTED ON SPECIFIED DATES
Except as authorized by a permit issued pursuant to Section 20.7 or Section 20.10, no
person shall fight or explode any fireworks within the City of Prince George at any time
except on:
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(a)
the first (1st) day of July in each calendar year;
(b)
the thirty-first (31st) day of October in each calendar year;
(c)
the thirty-first (31st) day of December in each calendar year;
20.7
CONSUMER FIREWORKS PERMITS
(a)
The Fire Chief or an Officer designated by him is authorized to issue a
permit to light or explode Consumer Fireworks to:
(i)
a person who is 18 years of age or older, or
(ii)
an organization represented by a person who is over the age of 18
years, for the purpose of the observance or celebration of a
special event or festival.
(b)
An application for a permit issued pursuant to this Section 20.7 shall be in
writing on a form prescribed for that purpose by the Fire Chief, and
addressed to the Fire Chief or an Officer designated by him.
20.8
LIGHTING OF DISPLAY FIREWORKS OR PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS
No person shall explode, light, or activate Display Fireworks or Pyrotechnic Special
Effects unless authorized to do so by a permit issued pursuant to Section 20.10.
20.9
SALE OF DISPLAY FIREWORKS OR PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS
No person shall sell, give or dispose of Display Fireworks or Pyrotechnic Special Effects to
any other person unless that other person is a holder of a permit issued pursuant to
Section 20.10.
20.10 DISPLAY FIREWORKS AND PYROTECHNICS SPECIAL EFFECTS PERMITS
(a)
The Fire Chief or an Officer designated by him is authorized to issue a
permit to light or explode Display Fireworks or Pyrotechnic Special Effects
to a person who is over the age of 18 years and has a valid certification as
required by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources
Canada, provided that the applicant meets all the requirements of this
Bylaw and first:
(i)
submits a copy of the Explosives Regulatory Division event
approval;
(ii)
submits a fire safety plan in a form acceptable to the Fire Chief;
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(iii)
submits an event and site plan detailing how the Display Fireworks
or Pyrotechnic Special Effects will be used and all appropriate
safety measures for the event and all persons in attendance;
(iv)
submits
proof that the applicant
meets the
Insurance
Requirements as laid out in Schedule "A" ofthis Bylaw; and
(v)
submits proof acceptable to the Fire Chief, or an Officer, that the
applicant holds either a valid Supervisors Level 1 card, or for
unconventional sites as defined by the Explosives Regulatory
Division, a valid Supervisors Level 2 card, issued by the Explosives
Regulatory Division or Department of Natural Resources Canada.
(b)
Every permit issued pursuant to this Section 20.10 shall:
(i)
specify the Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects that
the permit holder is authorized to light or explode; and
(ii)
specify the day on which and the hours during which the Display
Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects may be discharged and
used, and the description of the Property or place where the
Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects may be
discharged and used.
(c)
Every holder of a permit under this Section 20.10 shall:
{i}
present the permit to the seller of Display Fireworks or
Pyrotechnic Special Effects;
(ii)
light or explode only those Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic
Special Effects specified in the permit;
(iii)
light or explode the Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special
Effects only in accordance with the terms of the permit;
(iv)
light or explode the Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special
Effects only in accordance with the fire safety plan;
(v)
ensure that the Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects
are only lit or exploded under their direct supervision and
responsibility; and
(vi)
ensure that the use, handling, discharge, sale, possession and
storage of the Display Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects
shall comply with the regulations made pursuant to the Explosives
Act, R.S.C., 1985, c. E-17, the fireworks manual published by the
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Explosives Regulatory Division, and this Bylaw.
20.11 FIRE PROTECTION FOR PYROTECHNIC SPECIAL EFFECTS
Fire protection may be provided for Pyrotechnic Special Effect displays at a rate
approved by the Fire Chief.
PART21
PERMITS
21.1
POWERS OF THE FIRE CHIEF
The Fire Chief is authorized to establish and issue permits, certificates, and approvals
pertaining to conditions, operations, or materials hazardous to life or Property pursuant
to this Bylaw.
21.2
APPLICATIONS FOR PERMITS
Applications for permits shall be made to the Fire Chief on forms provided by the Fire
Department and shall include the applicant's answers in full to inquiries set forth on
such forms.
(a)
Applications for permits shall be accompanied by any data required by
the Fire Chief and by the fees provided for in the Fees and Charges Bylaw;
provided however, that where a fee is not specified in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw, the fee that the Fire Chief deems appropriate.
(b)
The Fire Chief shall review all applications submitted and issue permits as
required.
(c)
If an application for a permit is rejected by the Fire Chief, the Fire Chief or
his designate shall advise the applicant of the reasons for such rejection.
(d)
Permits for activities requiring evidence of financial responsibility by the
Municipality shall not be issued unless proof of required financial
responsibility is furnished.
21.3
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
(a)
Any conditions of the initial approval by the Fire Chief of a use permit,
occupancy permit, or building permit shall remain with the use permit,
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occupancy permit, permit or building permit unless modified by the Fire
Chief.
(b)
The Fire Chief may require conditions of approval be memorialized via
recording in the public records, as part of the plat, permit, or other
method as approved by the Fire Chief.
21.4
APPROVALS BY OTHER REGULATORY AGENCIES
(a}
The Fire Chief may require evidence to show that other regulatory
agencies having jurisdiction over the design, construction, alteration,
repair, equipping, maintenance, processing, and relocation of structures
have issued appropriate approvals.
(b)
The Fire Chief shall not be held responsible for enforcement of the
regulations of other regulatory agencies unless specifically mandated to
enforce those agencies' regulations.
21.5
MISREPRESENTATION
(a}
No person shall attempt to misrepresent or otherwise deliberately or
knowingly design; install; service; maintain; operate; sell; represent for
sale; falsify records, reports, or applications; or other related activity in
violation of the requirements prescribed in this Bylaw.
(b)
A violation pursuant to Section 21.5(a) shall be cause for immediate
suspension or revocation of any approvals, certificates, or permits issued
by the Municipality and shall be subject to any applicable criminal or civil
penalties imposed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
21.6
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS
A permit shall be predicated upon compliance with the requirements of this Bylaw and
shall constitute written authority issued by the Fire Chief to maintain, store, use, or
handle materials; to conduct processes that could produce conditions hazardous to life
or Property; or to install equipment used in connection with such activities.
(a)
Any permit issued under this Bylaw shall not take the place of any other
approval, certificate, license, or permit required by other regulations or
bylaws of the Municipality.
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(b)
Where additional permits, approvals, certificates, or licenses are required
by other agencies, approval shall be obtained from those other agencies.
(c)
The Fire Chief shall have the authority to require an inspection prior to
the issuance of a permit.
(d)
A permit issued under this Bylaw shall continue until revoked or for the
period of time designated on the permit.
(e)
The permit shall be issued to one person or business only and for the
location or purpose described in the permit.
(f)
Any change that affects any of the conditions of the permit shall require a
new or amended permit.
(g)
The Fire Chief is authorized to grant an extension of a permit time period
upon presentation by the permittee of a satisfactory reason for failure to
start or complete the work or activity authorized by the permit.
(h)
A copy of the permit shall be posted or otherwise readily available at
each place of operation and shall be subject to inspection as specified by
the Fire Chief.
(i)
Any activity authorized by any permit issued under this Bylaw shall be
conducted by the permittee or the permittee's agents or employees in
compliance with all requirements of this Bylaw applicable thereto and in
accordance with the approved plans and specifications.
(j)
No permit issued under this Bylaw shall be interpreted to justify a
violation of any provision of this Bylaw or any other applicable law or
regulation.
(k)
Any addition or alteration of approved plans or specifications shall be
approved in advance by the Fire Chief, as evidenced by the issuance of a
new or amended permit.
(I)
Permits will be issued by the Fire Chief and shall indicate the following:
(i)
the operation, activities, or construction for which the permit is
issued;
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(ii)
the address or location where the operation, activity, or
construction is to be conducted;
(iii)
the name, address, and phone number of the permittee;
(iv)
the permit number
(v)
the period of validity of the permit;
(vi)
the inspection requirements;
(vii)
the name of the agency authorizing the permit;
(viii)
the date of issuance; and
(ix)
any conditions of the permit, as determined by the Fire Chief.
(m)
An application for, or acceptance of, a permit requested or issued
pursuant to this Bylaw shall constitute agreement and consent by the
person making the application or accepting the permit to allow the Fire
Chief to enter the address or location named in the permit at any
reasonable time to conduct an inspection.
(n)
No person shall make a false statement in relation to an application for a
permit or with respect to any reports or information provided to the Fire
Chief.
(o)
No permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw or any interest in the said permit
shall be transferred or assigned. Where a permit holder sells, transfers,
or otherwise disposes of the Property in respect of which a subsisting
permit has been issued, they shall forthwith cease the permitted
activities, and the permit shall become void and of no effect, and shall be
returned to the Fire Chief.
21.7
RENEWAL OF PERMITS
(a)
A permit may be renewed for an additional term not to exceed one
month at the request of the applicant if the Fire Chief determines that
the applicant is in full compliance with the permit and this Bylaw.
(b)
There shall be no obligation upon the Fire Chief to renew any permit
upon expiry of the permit.
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{c)
An application for renewal of a permit or part thereof shall be made in
the same manner as provided herein for a new permit, with the non-
refundable renewal fee as specified in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
21.8
SUSPENSION OR REVOCATION OF PERMITS
(a)
The Fire Chief may suspend any permit where the Fire Chief is of the
opinion that there is a contravention of or non-compliance with the
terms and conditions of the permit, this Bylaw, or any other bylaw of the
Municipality. The permit shall remain suspended until, in the opinion of
the Fire Chief, compliance is obtained.
(b)
Where a permit is suspended, the Fire Chief will cause written notice of
suspension to be delivered to the permitee by registered mail and to be
posted on the Property specified in the permit where possible. The
notice will provide a general description of the reason for the suspension.
If the contravention or non-compliance is not rectified by a date specified
by the Fire Chief or the Owner of the Property specified in the permit is
unable to provide reasonable assurances to the Fire Chief that the
contravention or non-compliance will be rectified in an expeditious
manner, the Fire Chief may revoke the permit permanently.
{c)
In addition to the suspension or revocation of a permit in accordance
with this Bylaw, the Municipality is entitled to pursue any other rights
and remedies which it may have for a contravention of or non-
compliance with the permit, this Bylaw, or any other bylaw of the
Municipality, including, without limitation, any of the enforcement
provisions contained in this Bylaw or provincial statutes.
21.9
RECONSIDERATION BY THE FIRE CHIEF
Where an applicant for a permit pursuant to this Bylaw is dissatisfied with a decision
made with respect to a permit application, renewal, suspension or revocation, they
may, within 30 days, request a reconsideration of such decision by the Fire Chief. The
Fire Chief shall then reconsider such decision and alter or confirm such decision with
written reasons within 30 days. A decision of the Fire Chief on reconsideration shall be
final.
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PART22
STANDARD OF WORK
Where work being completed is not covered by the Building Code, the Fire Code or this
Bylaw, the Fire Chief may, in the interest of safety, adopt the latest edition of the
National Fire Protection Association codes, standards, recommended practices and
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PART23
COST RECOVERY, FEES & CHARGES
23.1
GENERAL
The Municipality may recover the costs and expenses of providing an Incident Response
as outlined in this Bylaw and the Fees and Charges Bylaw, jointly and severally from any
person, Owner or Occupier.
23.2
FIRE INVESTIGATION AND REPORT
If a Member conducts a fire investigation and completes a fire investigation report with
respect to an Incident, the Owner or Occupier of the Property where the Incident
occurred shall pay to the Municipality within thirty (30) days of demand of same, the
actual costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Municipality to conduct the
fire investigation and to complete the fire investigation report.
23.3
CONTAMINATED, DAMAGED OR DESTROYED FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT
If Fire Department equipment is contaminated, damaged or destroyed as a result of an
Incident, the Owner or Occupier of the Property where the Incident occurred shall pay to
the Municipality within thirty (30) days of demand of same, the actual costs and
expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Fire Department to clean, repair or replace
such equipment.
23.4
WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE- EXISTING DEVELOPMENT
If the Fire Department has fulfilled one or more of an Owner's obligations pursuant to
Section 10.1 , the Owner shall pay to the Municipality within thirty (30} days of demand
of same, the actual costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Municipality to
fulfill the Owner's obligations under Section 10.1.
23.5
ACCUMULATION OF COMBUSTIBLES
If a Local Assistant or an Officer removes or causes the removal of any accumulation of
noxious waste, yard and garden waste, land dearing debris or any other material liable
to catch fire from a Property pursuant to Section 10.2, the Owner of that Property shall
pay to the Municipality within thirty (30) days of demand of same, the actual costs and
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expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Municipality to remove or cause the removal of
the noxious waste, yard and garden waste, land clearing debris or any other material
liable to catch fire from the Property.
23.6
EXTERIOR WASTE RECEPTACLES AND WASTE MATERIAL
If a Local Assistant or an Officer removes or causes the removal of any accumulated
combustible waste from a Property pursuant to Section 10.3(d), the Owner of that
Property shall pay to the Municipality within thirty {30) days of demand of same, the
actual costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Municipality to remove or
cause the removal of the accumulated combustible waste from the Property. Any
amount unpaid together with interest thereon on the 31st day of December in any year
sha II be added to and form part of the property taxes payable in respect of the Property.
23.7
BURNING WITHOUT A BURNING PERMIT
If the Fire Department provides Incident Response at a Property for which no burning
permit has been issued and the Incident is a result of Open Burning at the Property, the
Owner of the Property shall pay to the Municipality within thirty (30} days of demand of
same, the actual costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Municipality to
provide Incident Response at the Property.
23.8
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH BURNING PERMIT
If the Fire Department provides Incident Response at a Property for which a burning
permit has been issued and the Incident is a result of non-compliance with the burning
permit, the Owner of the Property shall pay to the Municipality within thirty {30} days of
demand of same, the actual costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the
Municipality to provide Incident Response at the Property.
23.9
SECURING A VACANT OR FIRE-DAMAGED BUILDING
If the Fire Department secures a vacant or fire-damaged Building pursuant to Section
10.10(c), the Owner of the Property shall pay to the Municipality within thirty (30} days
of demand of same, the actual costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the
Municipality to secure the vacant or fire-damaged Building.
Any amount unpaid
together with interest thereon on the 31st day of December in any year shall be added
to and form part of the property taxes payable in respect of the Property.
23.10 FIRE WATCH COSTS
If the Officer or Member contracts a security company to perform a Fire Watch pursuant
to Section 15.4, the Owner of the Property shall pay to the Municipality within thirty (30}
days of demand of same, the actual costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the
Municipality to contract a security company to perform the Fire Watch.
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23.11 FIRE PROTECTION TECHNICIAN COSTS
If a Member contacts a Fire Protection Technician to test, reset or repair an Automatic
Fire Sprinkler System and/or the Fire Alarm System~ the Owner of the Property shall pay
to the Municipality within thirty (30) days of demand of same, the actual costs and
expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Municipality to pay the Fire Protection
Technician to test, reset or repair the Automatic Fire Sprinkler System and/or the Fire
Alarm System. Any amount unpaid together with interest thereon on the 31
5t day of
December in any year shall be added to and form part of the property taxes payable in
respect of the Property.
23.12 PRIVATE HYDRANT TESTING
If the Utilities Operations Department of the Municipality or a Fire Protection Technician
conducts testing pursuant to Section 18.2, the Owner or Occupier of the Property for
which the testing was conducted shall pay to the Municipality within thirty (30) days of
demand of same, the actual costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the
Municipality to conduct the testing.
23.13 FAILURE TO MAINTAIN PRIVATE HYDRANT AND ACCESS TO PRIVATE HYDRANT
If the Utilities Operations Department of the Municipality repairs a Private Hydrant
pursuant to Section 18.3 or removes or causes to be removed obstructions to a Private
Hydrant pursuant to Section 18.5 , the Owner of the Private Hydrant shall pay to the
Municipality within thirty (30) days of demand of same, the actual costs and expenses
incurred by or on behalf of the Municipality to remove or cause to be removed
obstructions to the private fire hydrant.
23.14 INSPECTION FEES
If a Member is required to attend a Property more than once for the purpose of
conducting an inspection of the Property, either because the Owner or Occupier of the
Property did not provide the Member with access to the Property in accordance with the
Notice of Inspection, because the Property was not in compliance with this Bylaw, the
Fire Code or the Building Code, or because the Member was requested by the Owner or
the owne~s authorized agent to conduct an additional inspection, the Owner or
Occupier shall immediately pay to the Municipality a fee set out in the Fees and Charges
Bylaw for each time a member attended at the Property for the purpose of conducting
an inspection, whether or not an inspection was conducted.
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23.15 FAILURE OF CONTACT PERSONS TO ATTEND
If a Contact Person fails to respond to a fire alarm and attend the Property within 45
minutes of the initial attempt to contact, the Owner of the Property shall pay to the
Municipality $400.00 for each hour that a Member is in attendance at the Property in
response to the fire alarm and $150.00 for each fire inspection conducted at the
Property in response to the fire alarm.
23.16 FALSE ALARMS
The Owner or Occupier of a Hotel or Public Building where a False Alarm occurs shall pay
to the Municipality a fee as set out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw for every False Alarm
except the first False Alarm which occurs for that Hotel or Public Building during a
calendar year. Any amount unpaid together with interest thereon on the 31
5t day of
December in any year shall be added to and form part of the property taxes payable in
respect of the Hotel or Public Building.
23.17 PROVISION OF COMFORT LETTER AND OTHER DOCUMENTS
The fee for the provision of a Comfort Letter and other documents requested by an
Owner or Occupier with respect to a Property shall be the fees set out in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw.
23.18 UNPAID AMOUNT ADDED TO PROPERTY TAXES
Any amount unpaid pursuant to this Section 23 together with interest thereon on the
315t day of December in any calendar year shall be added to and form part of the
property taxes payable in respect of the Property and shall be collected in accordance
with Section 258 of the Community Charter.
PART24
BYLAW ENFORCEMENT
24.1
DESIGNATION OF BYLAW
This Bylaw is designated pursuant to Section 264 of the Community Charter, as
amended, as a bylaw that may be enforced by means of a ticket in the form prescribed.
24.2
DESIGNATION OF BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
The Fire Chief, Officers, RCMP and Bylaw Enforcement Officers are designated to
enforce this Bylaw by means of a ticket pursuant to Section 264 of the Community
Charter, as amended.
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PART25
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
25.1
Every person who violates a provision of this Bylaw, or consents, allows or permits an
act or thing to be done in violation of a provision of this Bylaw, or who neglects to or
refrains from doing anything required to be done by a provision of this Bylaw, commits
an offence and shall be liable upon conviction to a fine of not more than $10,000.00 and
not less than that prescribed in Schedule "B" attached to this Bylaw, and the cost of
prosecution and any other penalty or order imposed pursuant to the Community
Charter, SBC 2003, c 26, as amended, or the Offence Act, RSBC 1996, c 338, as amended.
25.2
Each day a violation continues to exist shall constitute a separate offence.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS THE
9th
DAY OF
SEPTEMBER
' 2013.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS THE
9th
DAY OF
SEPTEMBER
'2013.
READ A THIRD TIME THIS THE
9th
DAY OF
SEPTEMBER
'2013.
All three readings passed by a
unanimous decision of Members of City Council
present and eligible to vote.
THIRD READING RESCINDED THIS THE 4th DAY OF
NOVEMBER
' 2013.
Third reading rescinded by a
majority
decision of Members of City Council
present and eligible to vote.
READ A THIRD TIME AS AMENDED THIS THE 4th DAY OF
NOVEMBER , 2013.
Third reading passed by a majority
decision of Members of City Council present
and eligible to vote.
ADOPTED THIS THE
18th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2013, BY A MAJORITY
DECISION OF ALL MEMBERS OF CITY COUNCIL PRESENT AND ELIGIBLE TO
VOTE.
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INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
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1.
Every holder of a permit issued under section 20.10 shall, at his or her own
expense, for the duration of the fireworks event, secure and maintain a
Comprehensive General liability insurance policy with an inclusive limit of not
less than $5,000,000.00 per occurrence for bodily injury and Property damage.
2.
The Comprehensive General Liability insurance policy shall:
a)
include all premises and operations necessary or Incidental to the
fireworks event;
b)
c)
include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following coverages:
i)
Contingent Employers liability;
ii)
Owners and Contractors Protective Liability;
iii)
Contractual liability assumed with respect to the event;
iv)
Non-Owned and Hired Auto; and
v)
Personal Injury Liability;
vi)
Broadform Property Damage;
vii)
loss of Use of Property;
include the City, its elected officials, Officers, agents and employees, and
contractors acting on behalf of the City, as additional insureds;
d)
be primary and non-contributing with respect to any insurance carried by
the City;
e)
not include a deductible greater than $5,000.00 per occurrence (unless
the City advises in writing that it has determined that a greater
deductible is acceptable) or any exclusions or restrictions with respect to
the use of explosives;
f)
include a Cross liability/Severability of Interests clause;
g)
include a provision requiring the insurer to give the City 30 days' prior
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written notice before making any material change to the insurance
coverage, or the termination or cancellation thereof;
h)
be underwritten by a responsible insurance company or companies
licensed to do business in the Province of British Columbia and that meet
with the reasonable approval of the City.
3.
Seven days prior to the fireworks event and upon the City's written request from
time to time, the display permit holder shall furnish the City with a certificate or
certificates of insurance as evidence that the required insurance is in force.
4.
Maintenance of the insurance required herein and the performance by the
display permit holder of his or her obligations under this clause shall not relieve
the display permit holder from liability under any covenant to indemnify the City.
5.
It shall be the sole responsibility of the display permit holder to determine his or
her own
additional
insurance
coverages, if any,
including workers'
compensation, that are necessary and advisable for his or her own protection or
to fulfil his or her obligations with respect to the fireworks event. Any such
additional insurance shall be secured and maintained by the display permit
holder at his or her own expense.
6.
The foregoing insurance provisions shall not limit the insurance the display
permit holder is required to secure and maintain by provincial or federal law.
7.
If the display permit holder fails to secure or maintain insurance as required
herein, then the City shall have the right, but not the duty or obligation, to
secure and maintain such insurance and give evidence thereof to the display
permit holder. The display permit holder shall pay the cost thereof to the City on
demand or the City may deduct such cost from any amount that is due or may
become due to the display permit holder from the City.
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7.2(a)
7.2(b)
7.3
9.5
10.3(a) (iii)
10.3(a) (iii)
10.3(b)
10.4
10.5
10.6
10.11(b)(i)
10.11(c)
10.12(a)
10.12(b)
10.13(a)
10.14(c)
10.15(b)
10.15(c)
10.16
SCHEDULE "B'' TO
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MUNICIPAL TICKET CHARGES
Failure to provide access to inspect
Failure to provide information
Professional Reports- Failure to provide
Failure to carry out requirements of remedial orders
Waste receptacle too close to Building
Waste receptacle improper construction
Accumulation of combustible waste
Certificate of competency not produced
Open Air Burning in violation of Clean Air Bylaw
Use of barbeque in violation of Bylaw 8272, 2013
Occupant load sign not posted
Occupant load exceeded
Commercial Cooking Equipment not maintained
Commercial Cooking Equipment not cleaned
Fire Safety System, altered/removed/service discontinued,
without authorization
Exit Lighting/Exit Signs/Emergency lighting not maintained
Portable Extinguishers not installed
Portable Extinguishers not maintained
Fire Pump not inspected/tested/maintained
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$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$1,000.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
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10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20(a}
10.20(b}
10.20(d)
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
11.1
11.3(a)
11.3(b}
11.4
11.4(c}
11.5(a}
Standpipe & Hose not inspected/tested/maintained
$ 500.00
Special Fire Suppression System not tested/inspected/maintained
$ 500.00
Housekeeping practices not implemented
$ 500.00
Exit not provided
$500.00
Exit obstructed
$ 500.00
Exit has snow and ice accumulations
$ 500.00
Service equipment not maintained
$ 500.00
Improper storage of hazardous materials
$ 1,000.00
Fire Separation not maintained
$ 500.00
Improper indoor storage
$ 500.00
Improper outside storage areas
$ 500.00
Fire safety plan not developed
$ 1,000.00
Fire safety plan box not installed
$ 500.00
Fire Department Operations Box not installed
$ 500.00
Lockbox not installed
$ 500.00
lockbox keys not provided
$ 500.00
Fire Department connections obstructed
$ 500.00
11.5(b}(c}(d)(e) Sign not posted
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
11.5(f)
Protective caps not in place
11.6
11.7(a)
11.7(b)
Fire Fighting Operation Manual not provide
Fire door no signage
Storage/Service rooms no signage
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11.8
Address not posted
$ 500.00
11.8(a)(i)(iv)
Address not visible
$ 500.00
11.8(b)
Site plan not posted
$500.00
Part 13
Failure to maintain Fire Watch
$ 500.00
15.1
Failure to maintain Fire Alarm System
$ 500.00
15.2
Failure to contact monitoring company
$ 500.00
16.1
Failure to maintain automatic sprinkler system
$500.00
16.2
Failure to contact monitoring company
$500.00
16.4
Failure to maintain Fire Department access
$ 500.00
17.1
Failure to have Fire Alarm System properly monitored
$ 1,000.00
18.2(a)
Failure to maintain Private Hydrant
$ 500.00 per hydrant
18.2(b)
Failure to submit proof of testing
$ 500.00 per hydrant
18.4
Failure to provide access to hydrant
$ 500.00 per hydrant
19.1(a)
Failure to install working Smoke Alarms
$ 500.00
19.1{a)(i)
Failure to install working Smoke Alarms on each floor level
$ 500.00
19.1(b)
Failure to install working carbon monoxide detector
$ 500.00
19.1{c)
Failure to maintain exits
$ 500.00
19.1{d)
Failure to maintain fire separation
$ 500.00
20.2
Selling Fireworks without a permit
$ 500.00
20.2{d)
Failure to store fireworks properly
$ 500.00
20.3
Selling fireworks on unauthorized dates
$ 500.00
20.5
Exploding or lighting fireworks on private/public Property without
Owners consent
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20.6
20.8
20.8
Exploding or lighting fireworks on unapproved dates without
permit
Lighting, exploding or activating display fireworks without
permit
lighting, exploding or activating pyrotechnic special effects
without permit
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$500.00
$1,000.00