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## Candle Lake Emergency Services Fire Prevention Bylaw 07-2025
## Table of Contents
| Part I - Short Title and Interpretation -- | Page 4 |
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| Short Title | Page 4 |
| Purpose | Page 4 |
| Definitions | Page 5 |
| Part II - Fire and Emergency Services | ..Page 7 |
| Establishment of Department.. | Page 7 |
| Duties of Fire Chief | Page 8 |
| Fees for Service | Page 8 |
| Agreement for Emergency Service | Page 8 |
| Request for Emergency Service | Page 9 |
| Part ||I - National Fire Code Adoption of National Fire Code | Page 9 Page 9 |
| Part IV - Inspections, Compliance with Orders | Part IV - Inspections, Compliance with Orders |
| and Enforcement Procedures | Page 9 |
| Inspections. | Page 9 |
| Order to Remedy Contravention | Page 10 |
| Registration of Order.. | Page 10 |
| Appeal of Orderto Remedy Contravention | Page 10 |
| RVCL Remedying Contraventions | Page 11 |
| Civil Action to Recover Costs .. | Page 11 |
| Adding Amounts to Tax Roll | Page 11 |
| Emergencies | Page 11 |
| Immediate Hazards | Page 11 |
| Part V - Prevention and Suppression of Fires | Page 12 |
| Smoke Alarms | Page 12 |
| Open-Air Fires | Page 14 |
| Fire bans | Page 16 |
| Use of Blowlamps | Page 16 |
| Barbecuing | Page 16 |
| Wood Piles | Page 17 |
| Storage of Containers | Page 18 |
| Outdoor Storage of Rubber Tires | Page 18 |
| Propane Fuelled Vehicles | Page 18 |
| Occupant Load | Page 19 |
| Property Identification | Page 20 |
| Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguisher... Page 20 | |
| Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Cooking Equipment | Page 20 |
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| Inspection and Maintenance of Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems | Page 21 |
| Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems | Page 22 |
| Vacant Buildings .... | Page 23 |
| Prevention of Fire Spread | Page 24 |
| Commandeering of Equipment | Page 24 |
| Obtaining Assistance in Fire Fighting | Page 25 |
| Duties of Persons Assigned to Fight Fires | Page 25 |
| Part VI - Hazardous Substances .. | Page 26 |
| Underground Storage Tanks ... | Page 26 |
| Testing, Repair and Removal of Storage Tanks | Page 27 |
| Part VII - Fireworks ... | Page 27 |
| Sale of Fireworks | Page 27 |
| Discharge of Fireworks | |
| | Page 28 |
| Indoor Fireworks High Hazard Fireworks Displays | Page 28 |
| | Page 29 |
| Fireworks Display Permits | Page 29 |
| | Page 31 |
| Part VIll - Trailer, Mobile Home and Manufactured Home | |
| Communities | |
| Maintenance of Trailers, Mobile Homes and Manufactured Home Communities.. | Page 31 |
| Part IX - Offences and Penalties .. | Page 32 |
| Owner's Responsibility | Page 32 |
| Notice of Violation Offences | Page 32 |
| Minimum Penalty | Page 33 |
| General Penalty | Page 33 |
| Part X - Miscellaneous | ... Page 34 |
| Coming Into Force ......................... | .............. Page 34 |
## Short Title
1. This Bylaw may be cited as Candle Lake Emergency Services Fire Prevention Bylaw.
## Purpose
2. The purpose of this Bylaw is:
2. (a) to establish the Candle Lake Emergency Services ;
3. (b) to adopt a fire prevention code which establishes a satisfactory standard for fire prevention, fire fighting and life safety in buildings;
4. (c) to provide for the prevention and suppression of fires;
5. (d) to provide guidelines for the storage and handling of flammable liquids, combustible liquids, dangerous goods, hazardous substances and waste dangerous goods;
6. (e) to regulate the sale and setting off of fireworks;
7. (f) to set minimum requirements for RV trailer, mobile home and manufactured home communities; and
8. (g) to provide for services of any kind at the site of an emergency.
## Bylaw No. 07-2025
## Candle Lake Emergency Services Fire Prevention Bylaw
The Council of the Resort Village of Candle Lake enacts:
## Part I - Short Title and Interpretation
## Definitions
- In this Bylaw,
- (a) "closure" means a closure within the meaning of The National Fire Code;
- (b) "combustible liquid" means a combustible liquid within the meaning of The National Fire Code;
- (c) "community association" means a Non-profit Corporation providing recreational programs and services for designated RVCL neighbourhoods;
- (d) "cord" means a measure of cut wood usually 3.6 cubic metres or 128 cubic feet;
- (e) "dangerous goods" means dangerous goods within the meaning of The National Fire Code;
- "Department" means the Candle Lake Emergency Services;
- (g) "discharge" includes to ignite, fire, or set off and the words "discharging" and "discharged" have a similar meaning;
- (h) "dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit within the meaning of The National Fire Code;
- (i) False alarm means an alarm in a building to which the Emegency Services responds to and no fire or emergency is found;
- (i) Fire alarm system means any device or series of devices that are designed to detect smoke or heat that when activated emits or transmits a warning to a dispatcher to summon emergency services;
- (k) Fire Chief means the person hired by the CAO as Fire Chief for the municipality, and any persons authorized to act on their behalf;
- (I) "fire separation" means a fire separation within the meaning of The National Fire Code;
- (m) "fire wood means seasoned cut wood, it is not dimensional lumber;
- (n) "fireworks" means fireworks as defined in the Explosives Regulations, 2013, S.O.R/2013-211;
(o) "fireworks display permit" means a permit issued pursuant to Subsection 39(2);
(p) "fireworks sale permit" means a permit issued pursuant to Subsection 38(1);
(9) "fireworks supervisor" means a person licensed or approved by the Chief Inspector of Explosives, Natural Resources Canada to handle and use Subdivision 2 of Division 2 fireworks;
(r) "flammable liquid" means a flammable liquid within the meaning of The National Fire Code;
(s) "hazardous substance" means a hazardous substance within the meaning of The Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulations, c. E-10.2, Reg. 3;
(t) "high hazard fireworks" means Subdivision 2 of Division 2 fireworks as defined in the Explosives Regulations, 2013, S.O.R/2013-211;
(u) "low hazard fireworks" means Subdivision 1 of Division 2 fireworks as defined in the Explosives Regulations, C.R.C., c. 599, but does not include sparklers, Christmas crackers, caps for toy guns containing not in excess of twenty-five one-hundredths of a grain of explosive per cap;
(v) "municipal inspector" means a municipal inspector within the meaning of The Fire Safety Act and a designated officer within the NFPA;
(w) "National Fire Code" means the Code declared to be in force pursuant to Subsection 3(1) of The Fire Safety Regulations;
(x) "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association;
(y) "private fireworks display" means the discharge of low hazard fireworks for private recreation and entertainment;
(z) "public fireworks display" means the discharge of high or low hazard fireworks for public recreation and entertainment;
- (aa) "RVCL" means the Resort Village of Candle Lake
- (bb) "sell" includes distribute, offer for sale, cause or permit to be sold and to possess for the purpose of sale, and the words "selling" and "sold" have a similar meaning.
## Part II - Candle Lake Emergency Services Department
## Establishment of Department
4. (1) The Candle Lake Emergency Services Department Department is established.
- (2) The Department is responsible for:
3. (a) fire protection, including:
4. (i) fire suppression, (defensive)
5. (1I) fire prevention and inspections,
(iii) fire investigations, and
(iv) educational programs;
- (b) air strip and protective service;
- (c) rescue service, including:
(i) vehicle extrication,
(ii) structural collapse,
- (ili) confined space entry,
- (iv) rapid intervention rescue;
- (d) dangerous goods emergency service; and
- (e) pre-hospital emergency medical service.
## Duties of Fire Chief
5. (1) The Fire Chief is the general manager of the Department reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.
- (2) The Fire Chief shall administer and enforce this Bylaw within the RVCL and shall perform any other duties and may exercise any other powers that may be delegated by RVCL CAO.
- (3) The Fire Chief is authorized to further delegate any matter delegated to the Fire Chief under this Bylaw.
- (4) The Fire Chief is responsible for the maintenance of discipline within the Department and may make rules and regulations necessary to carry out the daily administration and operations of the Department.
## Fees for Service
- (1) The Department is authorized to charge the applicable fees for the issuance of permits and provision of various services, tests and emergency responses as set out in any Bylaw of the Resort Village of Candle Lake establishing fees payable to the Village for emergency services..
- (2) The fees shall be reviewed and set by RVCL Council on the advice of the Fire Chief, as required.
- (3) The Department shall apply a fee for service for false alarms. If more than one false alarm is placed with 12 months from prior false alarm as set out in any Bylaw of the Resort Village of Candle Lake establishing fees payable to the Village for emergency services.
## Agreement for Emergency Service
7. The RVCL may enter into an agreement with any other municipality, municipal government, Indian band, person or other properly constituted authority, organization or agency for the furnishing or receiving of fire fighting or fire prevention services or emergency services on any terms that may be agreed upon, including the setting and payment of charges.
## Request for Emergency Service
- (1) The RVCL may provide and charge for any fire fighting, fire prevention or emergency service outside the RVC where no agreement exists, it a request is made by any other municipality, municipal government, Indian band, person or other properly constituted authority, organization or agency.
- (2) The charge for any fire fighting, fire prevention or emergency service provided by the Department shall be determined according to the fees and rates as set out in any Bylaw of the Resort Village of Candle Lake establishing fees payable to the Village for emergency services..
## Part III - National Fire Code
## Adoption of National Fire Code
- (1) Except as modified by this Bylaw, it is declared that The National Fire Code is in force in The Resort Village of Candle Lake.
- (2) The following NFPA standards are in force in The Resort Village of Candle Lake:
- (3) NFPA 501A Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites and Communities.
## Part IV - Inspections, Compliance with Orders and Enforcement Procedures
## Inspections
10. (1) The inspection of property by the RVCL to determine if this Bylaw is being complied with is hereby authorized.
- (2) Inspections under this Bylaw shall be carried out in accordance with National Fire Code.
- (3) No person shall obstruct a municipal inspector, or municipal worker who is authorized to conduct an inspection under this Section, or a person who is assisting a municipal inspector.
- (4) Before entering on any land or into any building, structure or premises, there ov chi of raman is presentate ame of entry, or purpose, of the entry.
## Order to Remedy Contravention
11. (1) If a municipal inspector finds that a person is contravening this Bylaw, the municipal inspector may, by written order, require the owner or occupant of the property to which the contravention relates to remedy the contravention.
- (2) Orders given under this Bylaw shall comply with the National Fire Code.
- (3) Orders given under this Bylaw shall be served in accordance with the National Fire Code.
## Registration of Order
12. If an order is issued pursuant to Section 11, the RVCL may, in accordance with this bylaw, give notice of the existence of the order by registering an interest against the title to the land that is the subject of the order.
## Appeal of Order to Remedy Contravention
- 13.(1) A person may appeal an order made to RVCL Council.
- (2) Appeals to Council shall be referred to the appointed Bylaw Appleals Board
## RVCL Remedying Contraventions
14. The RVCL may, in accordance with this bylaw, take whatever actions or measures are necessary to remedy a contravention of this Bylaw.
## Civil Action to Recover Costs
15. The RVCL may, in accordance with this Bylaw, collect any unpaid expenses and costs incurred in remedying a contravention of this Bylaw by civil action for debt in a court of competent jurisdiction.
## Adding Amounts to Tax Roll
16. The RVCL may, in accordance with RVCL Fire Prevention Bylaw, add any unpaid expenses and costs incurred by the RVCL in remedying a contravention of this Bylaw to the taxes on the property on which the work was done.
## Emergencies
17. In the event that it becomes an emergency to remedy a contravention of this Bylaw, the RVCL may take whatever actions or measures are necessary to eliminate the emergency in accordance with RVCL Fire Prevention Bylaw.
## Immediate Hazards
- 18 (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, where in the course of an investigation or inspection under this Bylaw, the Fire Chief is of the opinion that a condition exists creating a serious danger to life or property, the Fire Chief may:
- (a) use any measures that the Fire Chief considers appropriate to remove or lessen the condition;
- (b) evacuate and close the building, structure, premise or yard where the condition exists or any area surrounding such location for any period that the Fire Chief considers appropriate;
- (c) order the owner, operator or occupant to immediately do anything necessary to remove or lessen the condition. For greater certainty, the Fire Chief may order the owner, operator or occupant to demolish a building or structure, to remove any debris and waste material and to fill in any open basement or excavation remaining on the site of the building or structure after its demolition.
- (2) If closed under Clause (1)(b), the Fire Chief shall, if possible, placard the building, structure, premise, yard or area as a serious danger to life or property.
- (3) No person shall enter, attempt to enter or tamper with a building, structure, premise, yard or area that has been closed under Clause (1)(b) without the prior approval of the Fire Chief.
- (4) No person shall take down, cover up, mutilate, deface or alter a placard posted under Subsection (2).
- (5) The costs and expenses incurred under this Section are a debt due to the RVCL and may be recovered from the owner of the building, structure, premise, yard or area in or on which the work was carried out.
- (6) If the costs and expenses mentioned in Subsection (5) are not paid at the end of the year in which the work was carried out, the RVCL may add the amount of the costs and expenses to the owner's property taxes.
## Part V - Prevention and Suppression of Fires
## Smoke Alarms
19. (1) Smoke alarms shall be installed in each dwelling unit and in each sleeping room not within a dwelling unit in conformance with Article 2.1.3.3 of The National Fire Code.
- (2) Smoke alarms shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- (3) Smoke alarms shall be maintained in an operable condition at all times. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, smoke alarms shall be maintained in accordance with the following requirements:
4. (a) smoke alarms shall be securely fastened to the wall or ceiling;
5. (b) smoke alarms shall be free of any physical damage, paint application or excessive grease and dirt;
6. (c) the ventilation holes on smoke alarms shall be clean and free of any obstructions;
- (d) smoke alarms shall have a continuous source of power, either batteries or electricity; and
- (e) the batteries in battery operated smoke alarms shall be replaced immediately when the low battery warning beep sounds.
- (4) Smoke alarms shall be inspected:
- (a) in the case of alarms installed by permanent connection to an electrical circuit, at least once every 12 months;
- (b) in the case of tamper-proof alarms with 10 year batteries, at least once every 12 months; or
- (c) in the case of any other battery operated alarms, at least once every 3 months.
- (5) Notwithstanding Subsection (4), if a tenancy/rental unit is terminated, all smoke alarms in a dwelling unit shall be inspected before the dwelling unit is re-occupied.
- (6) Inspections under this Section shall be carried out by the owner or the owner's authorized agent.
- (7) Inspections under this Section shall be done while the person doing the inspection is actually present in the premises.
- (8) Inspections under this Section shall, at a minimum, determine:
- (a) whether the smoke alarm is receiving power;
- (b) whether the smoke alarm is working properly; and
- (c) whether the smoke alarm has been properly maintained in accordance with the requirements of Subsection (3).
- (9) A record shall be kept of all inspections required by Subsection (4), and such records shall be retained for examination by the Department in conformance with Article 2.1.3.3 of The National Fire Code.
- (10) A record required by Subsection (9) shall contain the following information:
- (a) the address of the premises being inspected;
- (b) the date of the inspection;
- (C) the name of the person doing the inspection;
(d) the type of smoke alarm in the premises;
(e) the deficiencies, if any, in the condition, maintenance and operation of the smoke alarm;
(f) the corrective measures, if any, taken to correct the deficiencies;
(g) the signature of the occupant of the premises, or a notation to the effect that a sticker issued by the Department evidencing the inspection has been affixed inside the cover of the smoke alarm.
(11) No person shall:
- (a) tamper with or disconnect a smoke alarm;
(b) remove a smoke alarm;
(c) remove batteries from a smoke alarm;
(d) place anything over a smoke alarm so as to render it inoperable; or
(e) affix a sticker to a smoke alarm under Subsection (10)(g) without first conducting a proper inspection in conformance with this Section.
## Open-Air Fires
20. (1) Open-air fires shall not be set unless the following measures are taken to limit their spread:
- (a) fires shall be contained in a non-combustible receptacle constructed of cement, brick or sheet metal with a minimum 18 gauge thickness;
- (b) a receptacle shall be covered with a heavy gauge screen with openings not exceeding 13 millimetres; and
- (c) the size of the fire box of any receptacle shall not exceed 1.0 metres, and be 3 meters from combustible products.
- (d) Open air fires are not permited during a fire ban issued by RVCL.
- (2) The fuel for open-air fires shall consist only of charcoal or cut, seasoned wood. The burning of the following material is prohibited:
- (a) rubbish;
- (b) garden refuse;
- (0) manure;
- (d) livestock or animal carcasses; and
- (e) any material which when burned will generate black smoke or an offensive odour including insulation from electrical wiring or equipment, asphalt roofing materials, hydrocarbons, plastics, rubber materials, creosoted wood or any similar material.
- (3) Open-air fires shall be reasonably supervised so as to prevent their spread.
- (4) Open-air fires shall be adequately ventilated to ensure proper combustion and to prevent an unreasonable accumulation of smoke.
- (5) Open-air fires shall not be set in windy conditions conducive to creating a running fire or a nuisance to another person.
- (6) If smoke from an open-air fire causes an unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of another person's property, the fire shall be extinguished immediately.
- (7) The Department may issue a "Permit" to a person to set an open-air fire as part of a block party, community event or similar special function or celebration. In this event, the Department may waive any requirements of this Section with respect to the permitted open-air fire, but the permittee shall comply with all other requirements of this Section and any other conditions attached to the Permit by the Department.
- (8) The Department may issue a burn permit for the disposal of wood provided the wood to be burned is clean, untreated, unpainted wood only, and the burn area is not within 3 meters of other material that could
- ignite causing an uncontrolled burn. If a fire ban occurs during the burn permit the burn permit shall be considered null and void.
- (9) Burning of land for clearing purposes is prohibited.
## Fire Ban
21. When a fire ban is in effect it is illegal to start or burn any substance, set off any fire works. Fire bans shall be issued by the Fire Chief and shall remain in effect until such time the fire ban is lifted
## Use of Blowlamps
22. No person shall use a blowlamp or similar device to burn any material which when burned will generate black smoke or an offensive odour, including insulation from electrical wiring or equipment, asphalt roofing materials, hydrocarbons, plastics, rubber materials, creosoted wood or any similar material, unless such use is permitted under The Environmental Management and Protection Act and is conducted in a manner acceptable to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment.
## Barbecuing
23. (1) Every person who uses a barbecue or similar device shall:
2. (a) use the barbecue in a reasonable and safe manner;
3. (b) keep the barbecue, when lit, a sufficient distance from all combustible material;
4. (c) refrain from leaving the barbecue unattended, when lit;
5. (d) keep the barbecue in a reasonable state of repair; and
6. (e) comply with all federal and provincial regulations governing the use and storage of propane cylinders.
- (2) In addition to requirements of Subsection (1), if any person uses a barbecue or similar device on a balcony 2nd floor or above, the following provisions apply:
- (a) solid fuel barbecues or similar cooking devices shall not be used;
- (b) propane cylinders shall not exceed the 20-pound size;
- (c) propane cylinders shall not be repaired, stored or contained within the building;
- (d) propane cylinders shall be shut off at the tank valve when not in Use;
- (e) propane cylinders shall be connected and secured to the barbecue;
- (f) propane cylinders shall be kept in an upright position at all times including when cylinders are in transit, in service or in storage; and
- (g) if a building has a freight or service elevator, propane cylinders shall be delivered to and from the dwelling units within the building using that elevator. If a building has a passenger elevator only, propane cylinders may be delivered to and from dwelling units within the building using that elevator as long as no passengers other than the person who owns the tank or maintenance or delivery personnel are on the elevator at the time of the delivery.
## Wood Piles
24. (1) A person may store lumber, timber or firewood on a residential property subject to the following restrictions:
2. (a) the yard or storage area shall be surrounded by a firmly anchored fence that is substantially constructed to discourage climbing and unauthorized entry;
3. (b) the total amount of lumber, timber and firewood stored on the property shall not exceed five cords; and
4. (c) the lumber, timber or firewood shall be stored at least three metres from any dwelling on the property, and at least 1 metre from any property line.
- (2) Subsection (1) does not apply to lumber or timber stored on site during the construction of any building on a residential property.
## Storage of Containers
25. (1) All boxes, crates, barrels and other containers, empty or otherwise, used or kept in any building or on any lot, shall be:
2. (a) stacked or piled clear of windows and doors to provide clear ingress and egress to any building; and
3. (b) kept away from any source of fire.
(2) If, in the opinion of the Fire Chief or a municipal inspector, any accumulation of boxes, crates, barrels or other containers or packing materials constitutes a fire hazard, the Fire Chief or a municipal inspector may order the owner or occupant of the building or lot to remove the accumulation immediately.
## Outdoor Storage of Rubber Tires
26. (1) Except as provided in Subsection (2), rubber tires shall be stored in accordance with Article 3.3.2.1 of The National Fire Code.
- (2) If the individual storage area for rubber tires is located on a site which abuts a residential site, the following size and clearance restrictions apply:
3. (a) the maximum height of storage cannot exceed 2 metres; and
4. (b) the minimum clear space between the storage area and any property line which separates the site from the residential site cannot be less than thirty metres.
## Propane Fuelled Vehicles
27. (1) No person shall park a vehicle fuelled with propane in any underground or enclosed parking facility attached to a residential, business and personal services or mercantile occupancy.
- (2) No person shall park any recreation vehicle including a motorhome, travel trailer, van motorhome, fifth wheel, tent trailer, truck camper or similar vehicle that has any propane tank attached to it for any use, in any underground or enclosed parking facility or storage facility.
- (3) The owner of every underground or enclosed parking facility shall post signs to indicate the parking prohibition of vehicles, fuelled or using propane in any manner, in conspicuous locations near the principal entrances to the parking facility.
- (4) Signs required by this Section shall have lettering not less than 100mm high with a 25mm stroke.
## Occupant Load
28. (1) In all assembly occupancies, the occupant load shall be posted in conspicuous locations near the principal entrances to the room or floor area.
- (2) The Department shall determine the occupant load for any room or floor area and shall issue an occupant load limit sign for that room or floor area. The owner or occupant of the premises shall ensure that the sign is posted in accordance with Subsection (1).
- (3) The occupant load of a room or floor area shall be determined in accordance with The National Fire Code.
- (4) The number of occupants permitted to enter a room shall not exceed the maximum occupant load calculated in accordance with this Section.
- (5) If the Fire Chief or a municipal inspector reasonably believes that the number of occupants in a room may exceed the maximum occupant load, the Fire Chief or municipal inspector may temporarily close the room or building in order to determine the number of occupants in the room.
- (6) If the number of occupants in a room exceeds the maximum occupant load, the room shall not be re-opened to the public until the number of occupants is reduced to a number less than the maximum occupant load.
## Property Identification
29. The civic address of any building, RV trailer, Mobile home or structure shall be prominently displayed on the front of the building or structure so as to be clearly visible from the street. Signs required by this Section shall have lettering not less than 100mm high with a 25mm stroke.
## Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Portable Fire Extinguishers
30. (1) In accordance with Article 6.2.1.1 of The National Fire Code, all portable fire extinguishers shall be inspected, tested and maintained in conformance with NFPA 10, "Portable Fire Extinguishers"
- (2) Inspection, testing and maintenance of portable fire extinguishers shall be performed by properly trained and qualified persons.
- (3) Any person who intends to inspect, test or maintain portable fire extinguishers shall submit proof of proper training to the Department before carrying out any inspections, testing or maintenance.
- (4) Upon proof of proper training, the Department shall issue to the person a permit to inspect, test and maintain portable fire extinguishers in the RVCL, which permit shall be valid for the term specified on the permit.
- (5) No person shall inspect, test or maintain portable fire extinguishers without a valid permit from the Department.
- (6) In addition to the permit under Subsection (4), the RVCL shall issue to the person an identification number. Any label affixed to an extinguisher after a hydrostatic pressure test or any tag attached to an extinguisher after maintenance or recharge shall, in addition to the information required by Articles of The National Fire Code, contain the identification number of the person who performed the test or maintenance on the extinguisher.
## Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Cooking Equipment
31. (1) In accordance with sentence 2.6.1.9 of The National Fire Code, the inspection and maintenance of commercial cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection systems shall be in conformance with NFPA 96, "Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Equipment"
- (2) Inspection and maintenance of commercial cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection systems shall be performed by properly trained and qualified persons.
- (3) Any person who intends to inspect or maintain commercial cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection systems shall submit proof of proper training to the Department before carrying out any inspections or maintenance.
- (4) Upon proof of proper training, the Department shall issue to the person a permit to inspect and maintain commercial cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection systems in the RVCL, which permit shall be valid for the term specified on the permit.
- (5) No person shall inspect or maintain commercial cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection systems without a valid permit from the Department.
- (6) In addition to the permit under Subsection (4), the RVCL shall issue to the person an identification number. Any label or tag affixed to a commercial cooking equipment exhaust and fire protection system after inspection or maintenance shall, in addition to the information required by The National Fire Code, contain the identification number of the person who performed the inspection or maintenance of the system.
## Inspection and Maintenance of Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems
32. (1) Inspection and maintenance of sprinkler and standpipe systems shall be performed by properly trained and qualified persons.
- (2) Any person who intends to inspect or maintain sprinkler and standpipe systems shall submit proof to the Department that the person holds a journeyperson's certificate in the sprinkler systems installer trade or that the person is a fourth year apprentice in the sprinkler systems installer trade.
- (3) Upon proof of the matters referred to in Subsection (2), the Department shall issue to the person a permit to inspect and maintain sprinkler and standpipe systems in the City, which permit shall be valid for the term specified on the permit.
- (4) No person shall inspect or maintain sprinkler and standpipe systems without a valid permit from the Department.
- (5) In addition to the permit under Subsection (3), the Department shall issue to the person an identification number. Any label or tag affixed to a sprinkler or standpipe system shall, in addition to the information
required by The National Fire Code, contain the identification number of the person who performed the inspection or maintenance on the sprinkler or standpipe system.
## Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Alarm Systems
33. (1) In accordance with article 6.3.1.2 of The National Fire Code, the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems shall be in conformance with CAN/ULC-S536-M, "Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems"
- (2) Inspection, testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems shall be performed by properly trained and qualified persons.
- (3) No person shall inspect, test or maintain a fire alarm system without first obtaining a valid permit issued by the Department.
- (4) Any person who wishes to obtain a permit to inspect, test or maintain fire alarm systems shall submit proof satisfactory to the Department that the person:
5. (a) is, or the person's employer is, a member in good standing of the Canadian Fire Alarm Association or the National Fire Protection Association; and,
6. (b) has at least one of the following qualifications:
7. (i) a certificate from a recognized alarm manufacturer that the person is a factory trained installer and serviceperson; or
8. (ii) a certificate that the person has successfully completed the Canadian Fire Alarm Association "Fire Alarm Technician Training" program, and has worked as an apprentice to a person who holds a permit under this section for a period of not less than one year; or
9. (iii) a certificate that the person has successfully completed the journeyperson electrician trade's upgrading course entitled "Fire Alarm and Protection Systems".
- (5) For purposes of this section "Addressable Fire Alarm System" means a fire alarm system that consists of initiating devices and central
appliances and that is capable of individually identifying and controlling discrete components and functions of the system.
- (a) Only authorized factory trained personnel may service addressable fire alarm systems.
- (b) Any person who wishes to obtain a permit to test, inspect or maintain addressable fire alarm systems shall submit proof satisfactory to the Department that the person:
- is, or the person's employer is, member in good standing of the Canadian Fire Alarm Association or the National Fire Protection Association; and
- (ii) possesses appropriate actory training in servicing addressable fire alarm systems.
(6) Upon proof of the matters referred to in subsections (4) and (5), the Department shall issue to the person the appropriate permit to inspect, test and maintain fire alarm systems in the RVCL, which permit shall be valid for the period specified on the permit.
(7) The Department may, at its discretion, cancel, revoke or suspend the permit of any person who in the opinion of the Department has contravened any of the provisions of this bylaw.
(8) In addition to the permit under Subsection (4), the Department shall issue to the person an identification number. Any label or tag affixed to a fire alarm system shall, in addition to the information required by The National Fire Code, contain the identification number of the person who performed the inspection, test or maintenance on the fire alarm system.
## Vacant Buildings
34. (1) In accordance with Article 2.4.6.1 of The National Fire Code, all vacant buildings shall be secured against unauthorized entry as provided in this Article.
- (2) All exterior windows and doors, whether broken or intact, on the first storey of a vacant building shall be boarded up to prevent unauthorized entry.
- (3) All broken exterior windows on any storey above the first storey of a vacant building shall be boarded up to prevent unauthorized entry.
- (4) The boards used to secure a vacant building shall be plywood, OSB (oriented strand board), particleboard or waferboard with a minimum thickness of 7/16 inch.
- (5) Wherever possible, the boards shall be one solid piece and shall be secured to the window or doorframe or brick molding using 2 inch screws placed approximately 10 inches apart.
- (6) The boards shall be cut so as to fit tightly against the door or window frames to prevent a person from prying off the boards.
- (7) In addition to the windows and doors, any other openings in the exterior of a vacant building shall be secured to prevent unauthorized entry or an infestation of pigeons or rodents.
## Prevention of Fire Spread
35. The Department may pull down or demolish any buildings or other erections when, in the opinion of the Fire Chief or the senior officer in command of a fire or any other emergency, such actions are considered necessary to prevent the spread of fire.
## Commandeering of Equipment
36. (1) Where an extreme fire hazard exists or the safety of persons or property is endangered by a fire, the Fire Chief or the senior officer in command of a fire or any other emergency may commandeer or use any privately owned equipment for the purpose of fire fighting.
- (2) The Department shall pay compensation to any person from whom private property is commandeered or used pursuant to Subsection (1).
- (3) The amount of compensation to be paid to a person by the Department pursuant to Subsection (2) is to be determined by the Department. In the event a person does not agree with the amount of compensation offered by the Department, the person may appeal the amount of the compensation and the provisions of Sections 13, 14 and 15 shall apply.
## Obtaining Assistance in Fire Fighting
37. (1) Where an extreme fire hazard exists or the safety of persons or property is endangered by a fire, the Fire Chief or the senior officer in command of a fire or other emergency may obtain the voluntary assistance of any adult for the purpose of fire fighting.
- (2) The Department shall pay compensation to any person who assists in fire fighting pursuant to Subsection (1).
- (3) The amount of compensation to be paid to a person by the Department pursuant to Subsection (2) is to be determined by the Department. In the event a person does not agree with the amount of compensation offered by the Department, the person may appeal the amount of the compensation and the provisions of Sections 13, 14 and 15 shall apply.
- (4) No person who assists in fire fighting pursuant to Subsection (1) shall be deemed to be an employee of the Department or of the RVCL for the purposes of this Bylaw or any other Act or law.
## Duties of Persons Assigned to Fight Fires
38. Every person who assists in fire fighting pursuant to Section 34 shall:
2. (a) proceed as directed;
3. (b) take all equipment with which the person has been supplied or which has been commandeered for the person pursuant to Section 33;
4. (C) assume responsibility for the fire fighting equipment in the person's care;
5. (d) obey all reasonable orders and requirements of the Fire Chief or the senior officer in command of the fire; and
6. (e) make every reasonable effort to control and extinguish the fire and to protect any life and property endangered by the fire.
## Part VI - Hazardous Substances
## Underground Storage Tanks
39. (1) In addition to the standards and requirements of The National Fire Code and The Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulations respecting the design, construction and use of storage tanks for flammable liquids and combustible liquids, the following standards and requirements shall apply:
2. (a) underground storage tanks and associated piping shall be double walled or monitored in a manner acceptable to the Department;
3. (b) every underground storage tank shall be equipped with piezometers as required by this Section; and
4. (c) all piping connections shall be visible through the use of a transition box.
- (2) Piezometers shall be designed, constructed and used in accordance with the following standards and requirements:
6. (a) the piezometer shall be constructed of plastic (poly-vinyl chloride) pipe not less than 100 millimetres in diameter;
7. (b) the piezometer shall be placed vertically from the bottom of the tank bed (sand or pea-gravel) to approximately 100 millimetres below grade level;
8. (c) the top of the piezometer shall be protected from damage by the installation of an approved metal frame and cover 300 millimetres in diameter. The cover shall be painted white and clearly marked;
9. (d) the top end of the piezometer shall be equipped with a threaded plastic nut for access to the pipe;
10. (e) the bottom end of the piezometer shall be plugged or sealed;
- (1) the piezometer shall have slots cut in the sides of the pipe. The slots shall be 50 millimetres in length, 1 millimetre in width and 50
millimetres apart. The slots shall be staggered on all sides of the pipe and extend a minimum of 1,200 millimetres from the bottom of the pipe; and
- (g) piezometers shall be placed in the tank hole. There shall be at least 1 more piezometer in the tank hole than the number of storage tanks in the same tank hole.
## Testing, Repair and Removal of Storage Tanks
40. If, in the opinion of the Fire Chief or a municipal inspector, there is a reasonable suspicion that flammable or combustible liquids or vapours are escaping from an underground or above-ground storage tank or piping which may create a hazardous condition, the fire chief or municipal inspector may order the owner, operator or occupant of the premises where the storage tank is located to:
2. (a) drill test holes and provide test results to the Department;
3. (b) test the tank and associated piping; and
4. (c) excavate the tank and piping and carry out any necessary work to correct the hazardous condition, including the removal, replacement or repair of the tank.
## Part VII - Fireworks
## Sale of Fireworks
41. (1) No person shall sell any fireworks and no person being the owner, occupant or person in charge of any premises shall permit any fireworks to be sold on the premises:
2. (a) except to a person who is 18 years of age or older.
3. No person shall sell any high hazard fireworks and no person being the owner, occupant or person in charge of any premises shall permit any high hazard fireworks to be sold on the premises to anyone other than a fireworks supervisor.
- (3) No person shall sell, and no person being the owner, occupant or person in charge of any premises shall permit any fireworks to be sold other than as specified in the fireworks sale permit.
- (4) The handling and storage of fireworks shall be in conformance with the Explosives Act and its Regulations, and The National Fire Code.
## Discharge of Fireworks
42. (1) No person shall discharge any fireworks in a manner that would create a danger or nuisance to any other person or property.
- (2) No person shall discharge any fireworks into or onto any public place and no person being the owner or occupant of any premises shall permit any fireworks to be discharged into or onto any public place without first obtaining a fireworks display permit from the Department.
- (3) No person under 18 years of age shall discharge any fireworks except under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult.
- (4) No parent or guardian of a child under 18 years of age shall suffer or permit the child to discharge any fireworks, except when under the direct supervision of the parent or guardian.
- (5) No person shall discharge any fireworks other than as specified in the fireworks display permit and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the fireworks display permit.
- (6) No person shall discharge any fireworks in or around the airstrip as to endanger the safe landing of air craft.
- (7) No person shall discharge fire works during a fire ban.
## Indoor Fireworks
43. (1) No person shall hold an indoor fireworks (pyrotechnics) display without first obtaining a permit from the Department.
- (2) The person holding the permit shall be responsible to ensure that the display is conducted in conformance with provisions of the current
- Pyrotechnic Special Effects Manual prepared by Natural Resources Canada.
- (3) The handling, storage and use of indoor fireworks shall be in conformance with the Explosives Act and its Regulations, and The National Fire Code.
## High Hazard Fireworks Displays
44. (1) No person shall hold a public fireworks display using high hazard fireworks without first obtaining a permit from the Department.
- (2) A public fireworks display using high hazard fireworks shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a fireworks supervisor.
- (3) The person holding the permit shall be responsible to ensure that the display is conducted in conformance with the current Fireworks Display Manual prepared by Natural Resources Canada.
- (4) The handling, storage and use of high hazard fireworks shall be in conformance with the Explosives Act, its Regulations, and The National Fire Code.
## Fireworks Display Permits
45. (1) The Fire Chief shall have the sole discretion to issue a permit to allow a person to:
2. (a) sell fireworks; or
3. (b) discharge fireworks.
- (2) The types of permit that may be issued by the Department include:
5. (a) fireworks sale permits;
6. (b) fireworks display permits in respect of:
7. (i) high hazard fireworks;
8. (ii) low hazard fireworks; and
9. (iii) indoor fireworks.
(3) Application for a permit shall be made to the Fire Chief on such forms and accompanied by the application fee as set out in any Bylaw of the Resort Village of Candle Lake establishing fees payable to the Village for emergency services. and such information as may be prescribed by the Department from time to time.
(4) The Fire Chief or designate may issue a permit upon such terms and conditions as the Fire Chief considers appropriate.
(5) Without limiting the generality of subsection (4), the Fire Chief may, in any permit:
(a) place restrictions on the quantity and the type of fireworks that may be sold or discharged in the display;
(b) require the applicant to submit specified information;
(c) place restrictions on the location, date, and time of the display;
(d) require the applicant to provide security and fire safety measures;
- (e) place restrictions on the manner in which fireworks may be discharged; and
(Đ) require the permit holder to, at the conclusion of the public fireworks display, immediately remove and dispose of all unused fireworks and debris.
(6) A permit for an indoor fireworks display shall only be issued to persons holding a valid Assistant Pyrotechnician, Pyrotechnician or Special Effects Pyrotechnician card issued by Natural Resources Canada. Applicants with pyrotechnic accreditation from other jurisdictions shall not receive a permit unless the Department is satisfied that the applicant is properly trained and qualified in indoor pyrotechnics.
(7) A fireworks display permit for a public fireworks display using high hazard fireworks shall only be issued to persons holding a valid Fireworks Supervisor - Level | or Level II card issued by Natural Resources Canada. Applicants with Fireworks Supervisor accreditation from other jurisdictions shall not receive a permit unless the Department is satisfied that the applicant is properly trained and qualified in the use of high hazard fireworks.
- (8) The applicant for a fireworks display permit or a fireworks distribution permit shall procure and provide the Department, at least 7 days prior to the scheduled date of the display, a Certificate of Insurance which shall name the RVCL as insured under the applicant's insurance policy evidencing public liability insurance in the amounts hereinafter specified:
2. or a permit regarding an indoor fireworks display or a publi reworks display using high hazard fireworks, a minimum c $5,000,000.00;
3. (b) for a permit regarding a public fireworks display using lon nazard fireworks, a minimum of $2,000,000.00; ol
4. for a permit regarding sale of low hazard fireworks, a minimum of $2,000,000.00
- (9) The Fire Chief may, upon application from the holder of a permit, or a he Fire Chief's discretion, amend the terms and conditions of the permit
- (10) No person shall assign or transfer a fireworks distribution permit or a fireworks display permit.
## Part VIII - RV Trailer, Mobile Home and Manufactured Home Communities
## Maintenance of RV Trailers, Mobile Homes and Manufactured Home Communities
46. Every RV trailer, mobile home or manufactured home shall be maintained in conformance with NFPA 501A Standard for Fire Safety Criteria for Manufactured Home Installations, Sites and Communities.
Mobile home and RV Trailer communities shall maintain distances on all road ways suficiant to allow access of fire fighting apparatus to allow for the suppression of fires in the community.
## Part IX - Offences and Penalties
## Owner's Responsibility
47. Unless otherwise specified, the owner or the owner's authorized agent shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Bylaw.
## General Penalities
48. (1) Every person who contravenes any provisions of this bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction
2. (a) for the first offence, of $250;
3. (b) for a second offence, of $500;
4. (c) for a third or subsequent offence, of not less than $500 and not more than $10,000 in the case of an individual or $25,000 in the case of a corporation.
- (2) Notwithstanding section 48, a Peace Officer, Fire Chief, or Municipal Inspector may issue a notice of violation to any persons committing an offence under this bylaw
- a. the Fire Chief, a Municipal Inspector, Peace Officer or any member of the Department may issue a notice of bylaw violation to any person committing a first or second offence under Subsection (1). The notice shall require the person to pay to the RVCL the amount specified in clause (2)(a) or (b);
- b. The notice of violation shall require the person to pay to the Muicipality;
- i. in person, during regular office hours, to the cashier located at Village Office, Candle Lake, Saskatchewan,
- ii. By mail to the Village of Candle Lake Saskatchewan, #20 Hwy 265, Box 114 Candle Lake SOJ 3EO.
- c. if payment of the fine as provided in clause (2)(a) or (b) is made prior to the date when the person contravening the Bylaw is required to
appear in court to answer a charge, the person shall not be liable to prosecution for that offence;
Upon payment, the person contravening the Bylaw shall not be liable to prosecution for that offence.
## Minimum Penalty
49. (1) Every person commits an offence who fails to comply with an Order to Remedy Contravention made under Section 11 of this Bylaw.
- (2) A person who contravenes Subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine:
3. (a) for a first offence, of not less than $500;
4. (b) for a second offence, of not less than $750; and
5. (C) for a third or subsequent offence, of not less than $1,000.
## General Penalty
50. (1) No person shall:
2. (a) fail to comply with an order made under this Bylaw;
3. (b) obstruct or hinder the Fire Chief or any municipal inspector acting under the authority of this Bylaw; or
4. (c) fail to comply with any other provision of this Bylaw.
- (2) Except where a penalty is specifically provided for in this Bylaw, every person who contravenes any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction:
6. (a) in the case of an individual, to a fine of not more than $10,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not more than $2,500 for each day during which the offence continues; and
7. in the case of a corporation, to a fine of not more than $25,000 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine of not more than $2,500 for each day during which the offence continues.
- (3) A conviction for an offence for failing to comply with an order does not relieve the person convicted from complying with the order and the convicting judge or justice of the peace may, in addition to any fine imposed, order the person to do any act or work, within a specified time, to comply with the order with respect to which the person was convicted.
- (4) The Court may, in default of payment of a fine imposed under this Bylaw, order imprisonment of an individual for a term not exceeding one year.
## Repeal and Replace
THAT Bylaw 12-2023 is hereby repealed.
## Coming Into Force
This bylaw shall come into effect upon final reading of Council.
Introduced and read for the first ime this 2 day or Ma oas \_ 2025.
Read for the third time and adopted this 220d day of May 2025.
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CArrie
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Mayor Colleen Lavoie
Chief Administrator Brent Lutz
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