| permit required | True | s. 20(2) "Open-air fires shall not be set unless an approved permit is acquired" |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | Schedule "C" "Signature of Fire Chief or Fire Department Member Designate" |
| allowed conditions | Permit obtained; fire in non-combustible receptacle ≤75cm, screened, on private property ≥3m from property lines/structures, supervised by adult 18+, charcoal or clean dry wood only. | s. 20(2), s. 20(2)(a)-(d), s. 20(3), s. 20(4) |
| fine range | $300 first offence, $400 second, $500 subsequent; $850/call for fire department response to open-air fire pit | Schedule "C" Penalties (a)-(c); s. 46(2) "$850/call" |
scout note
Town of Creighton Fire Prevention Bylaw 2-2014 adopting a fire prevention code, regulating open burning/firepits, fireworks, and fire department.