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CITY OF PRI'NCE ALBERT
BYLAW NO .. 15 OF 2021
A Bylaw of The City of Prince Albert to provide for fire
prevention, suppression and protection services, along with
outlining the duties and powers of the Fire Department and
setting fees and charges for fire services
WHEREAS the "Cities Act" section 8(1) prov.ides the City Council of The
City of Prince Albert the power to pass bylaws for city purposes that it considers expedient
in relation to the follow,ing matters respecting the city:
a.
the peace, order and good government of the city;
b.
the safety, health and welfare of people, and the protection of people and property.
AND WHEREAS it is desirable that the Fire Department provide certain
non-emergency services;
AND WHEREAS it is desirable that the people for whom services are
provided be responsible for offsetting the cost of providing those services;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRINCE ALBERT
IN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
PART I
SHORT TITLE AND INTERPRETATION
1.
Short Title
Thi's by,aw may be cited as the "Fire Services By.law".
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2.
Definitions & Abbreviations
Non-defined Definitions
Words and phrases used in this bylaw that are not included in the list of definitions
shall have the meanings that are commonly assigned to them in the context in
whi'ch they are used, taking into account the speciallized use of terms by the various
trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
In this Bylaw,
(a)
"Act" means The Cities Act;
(b)
"Authority having jurisdiction" as referred to throughout the National Fire
Code of Canada, means the Fire Chief of the Prince Albert Fire Departmen't
and shall include any person(s) authorized to act on the Fire Chief's behalf;
(c)
"Building" means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering
any use or occupancy;
(d)
"Business Owner" includes a person whose ,name a busi:ness 'license is
issued to;
(e)
''CAN/CSA-6.19 Standard" means the National Standard of Canada
designation for Residential Carbon Monoxide Alarming Devices, as issued
under the auspices of the Canadian Standards Association, and includes
any successor Standard;
(f)
"CAN/ULC-S531 Standard" means the National Standard of Canada
designation for the Standard for smoke alarms, as issued under the
auspices of the Underwriters' Laboratories of Canada, and incii.Jdes any
successor Standard;
(g)
"Carbon Monoxide Al:arm" means a combined carbon monoxide detector
and audible alarm device that is:
1.
Designed to sound an alarm within the room or suite in which it is
located upon the detection of elevated levels of carbon monoxide
gas, and
ii.
Conforms to the CAN/CSA-6.19 Standard.
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(h)
"Care or Detention Occupancy" means the occupancy or use of a building
or part thereof by persons who require special care or treatment because
of cognitive or physical limitations or by persons who are restrained from,
or are incapable of, self-preservation because of security measures not
under their control;
(i)
"City" means The City of Prince Albert;
(j)
"Closure" means a closure within the meaning of The National Fire Code of
Canada;
(k)
"Combustible Liquid" means a combustible liquid within the meaning of The
National Fire Code of Canada;
(I)
"Dangerous Goods" means dangerous goods within the meaning of The
National Fire Code;
(m)
"Dwelling" means any house, detached building, semi-detached building or
other structure intended to be used as a residence able to be occupied by
one or more persons and usually containing cooking, eating, living, sleeping
and sanitary facilities;
(n)
"Dwelling Unit" means a suite operated as a housekeeping unit, used or
intended to be used by one or more persons and usually containing cooking,
eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities;
(o)
"False Alarm" means an alarm in a building to which the Fire Department
responds and in respect of which no fire or similar emergency is found;
(p)
"Fire Alarm System" means any device or series of devices that are
designed to detect fire, smoke or heat that when activated emits or transmits
a local or remote audible, visual or electronic signal intended to act as a
warning, or to summon the Fire Department, but does not include a
residential smoke alarm;
( q)
"Fire Chief' means the Director of the Prince Albert Fire Department as
appointed or employed by the City, and anyone authorized or delegated to
act on behalf of the Fire Chief;
(r)
"Fire Department" means the Fire Department of The City of Prince Albert;
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(s)
"Fire Hydrant" means a fire protection device that enables firefighters to
connect to the municipal water supply system for the purpose of
extinguishing a fire;
(t)
"Fire Inspector" means the person performing fire inspection duties and is
authorized by the Fire Chief to act as an inspector under the provisions of
this Bylaw;
(u)
"Fire Separation" means a fire separation within the meaning of The
National Fire Code;
(v)
"Fireworks" means any article defined as a firework pursuant to The Canada
Explosives Act or regulations thereto, shall also include Low Hazard
Fireworks and High Hazard Fireworks as defined hereafter:
i.
"Low-Hazard" fireworks for recreation such as firework showers,
fountains, golden rain, lawn lights, pin wheels, roman candles,
volcanoes and sparklers; and
ii.
"High-Hazard" fireworks for recreation such as rockets, serpents,
shells, bombshells, tourbillions, maroons, large wheels, bouquets,
barrages, bombardos, waterfalls, fountains, mines and firecrackers
(also known as "display fireworks").
(w)
"Fireworks Display" means an exhibition of fireworks intended for the
entertainment of the general public or in open view of the general public;
(x)
"Fireworks Display Permit" means a permit issued pursuant to Schedule
"8";
(y)
"Fireworks Display Supervisor'' means a person who has been certified as
a display supervisor by the Chief Inspector of Explosives Regulatory
Division of Natural Resource Canada, or its successor;
(z)
"Fireworks Display Unit" means a bin, crate, box or case used to display
fireworks to the public;
(aa)
Fireworks Vendor'' means any person, organization or company that sells,
displays or offers for sale fireworks;
(bb)
"Flammable Liquid" means a flammable liquid within the meaning of The
National Fire Code;
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(cc)
"Hazardous Substance" means a hazardous substance within the meaning
of The Hazardous Substances and Waste Dangerous Goods Regulations,
as revised and amended from time to time;
(dd)
"Hush Feature" means a button or mechanism integrated into a smoke
alarm by the manufacturer designed to silence the Smoke Al,arm for a set
period of time;
(ee)
"Incident Commander" means the Officer on scene that fs coordinating
Members dur,ing the incident;
(ff)
"Lock Box" means a metal box or cabinet purchased from the Fire
Department to wh1ich the Fire Department possesses an access key for the
storage of keys or devices for emergency access to the prilncipal entrance
of a building and any other door or hatch required for firefighting purposes;
(gg)
"Member" means a person employed within the Fire Department as a
firefighter;
(hh)
"National Fire Code of Canada" means the Code declared to be in force
pursuant to Subsection 3(1 ), of The Fire Safety Regulations, including any
amendments to it from time to time;
(ii)
"NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association;
(jj)
"Owner" means a person who has any title, right, estate or interest in land
or buildings other th.an that of an occupant, lessee, or tenant;
(kk)
"Peace Officer" means a police officer or a constable appointed pursuant to
any legislation;
(II)
"Permit" means the written authority issued by the authority having the
jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw;
(mm) "Person" includes a corporation and other 1legal entities;
(nn)
"Personal Care Horne" means a perso,nal care home as defined i'n The
Personal Care Homes Act.
(oo)
"Property Manager" includes a management company and a person who is
responsible for the maintenance or upkeep of a building;
(pp)
"Property Owner" means the person on tiUe for a parcel of land at Land
Titles;
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( qq)
"Registered Owner" means the person whose name a vehicle is registered
pursuant to the vehicle registration.
(rr)
''Residential Occupancy" means the occupancy or use of a building or part
thereof by persons for whom sleeping accommodation is provided but who
are not harboured or detained to receive medical care or treatment or are
not rnvoluntarily detained;
(ss)
"Residential Service Facili,ty" means a residenHal-services facility as defined
in The Residential Services Act;
(tt)
"Smoke Alarm" means a combined smoke detector and audib'l'e alarm
device that is:
1.
Designed to sound an alarm within the room or suite in' which it is
located upon the detection of smoke within the room or sui,te, and
ii,.
Conforms to the CAN/ULC-S531 Standard.
(uu)
"Storage Garage" means a buUding or part thereof intended for the storage
or parking of motor vehicles and containing, no provision for the repair or
servicing of such vehicles.
3.
Purpose
The purpose of this Bylaw is:
(a)
To apply and enforce the National Fire Code of Canada , which establishes
standards for fire prevention, firefighting and life safety in buildings ar1d the
additional fire safety requirements set out in this Bylaw;
(b)
To provide tor the prevention and suppression, of fires;
(c)
To provide guidelirles for the storage and handling of flammable liquids,
combustible liqu,ids, dangerous goods, hazardous substances and waste
dangerous goods;
(d)
To provide for services of any kind at the si1te of an emergency;
(e)
To provide for inspection of buiildings, structures and premises in relation to
fire safety;
(f)
To regulate the sale and use of fireworks and pyrotechnics; and
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(g)
To esta'bl1i1sh fees and charges for false alarms, permits, violations and
certain services provided by the Fire Department.
PART II
FIRE DEPARTMENT
4.
Establishment of Department
(a)
The Prince Albert Fire Department is established.
The Pdnce Albert Fire Department is responsible for Fire Protection,
including:
i.
fire .suppression;
ii.
Fire prevention and inspections;
iii.
Fire investigations;
iv.
Educational programs, and
v.
Airport fire suppression services.
(b)
The Prince Albert Fire Department is responsible for !Rescue Operations,
including:
i.
Surface water rescue;
u.
Technical rope rescue;
i,ii.
Vehicle extrication;
iv.
Structmall collapse support operations;
v.
Confined space entry; and
vi.
Trench rescue operations.
(c)
The Prince Albert Fire Department is responsible for Dangerous Goods First
Respo1nse: Operations Level.
(d)
The Prince Albert Fire Department 'is responsible for Pre-Hospital
Emergency Medical Support Service.
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5.
Duties of Fire Chief
(a)
The F're Chief is the Director of the Fire Departme,nt.
(b)
The Fire Chief shall admin·tster and enforce this Bylaw within the City and
shall perform any other duties and may exercise any other powers that may
be delegated by City Council.
(c)
The Fire Chief is responsible for maintenance of discipline within the Fire
Department and may make rules and regulations necessary to carry out the
daily administration and operations of the Department.
(d)
The Fire Chief or his or her designate may at any fire have the right and
authority to:
i.
Enter or authorize the entry of any Members to a Bui.lding, or
11.
Pull down or demolish Building or structure where he deems it
necessary to extinguish a fire, to prevent the spreading of a fire or to
protect the pub·l1ic from a possible collapse.
(e)
The Fjre Ch,ief is authorized to further delegate any matter delegated to the
F,ire Chief under this Bylaw.
(f)
Nothing ,in this Bylaw limits the powers granted to the Fire Chief by any
Provincial or Federal legislation.
6.
Correction of Hazards
(a)
If the Fire Chief or his or her designate finds in a church , school, rink,
apartment block, hotel, motel, restaurant, night club, bingo parlor or any
other building used by the public as a resort or place of public amusement,
that any entrance doors or any emergency ex·i·t doors are blocked, barred ,
bolted , or locked in any manner other than with standard panic hardware or
a form of quick acting hardware during the time when the building is being
publicly used, the Fire Chief may order the owner, tenant or occupant
responsible to immediately remove all such blockages, bars, bolts, chains
or other devices so that doors can be readily opened from the interior.
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(b)
If the Fire Ohief or his or her designate reasonably believes that the room
exceeds the maximum occupant load, the number of occupants shall be
reduced to a number less than 0 11 equal to maximum occupant load.
(c)
Whenever the Fire Chief or his or her designate finds a building, structure
or premise or part of a buildi1ng, structure or premise which is unoccupied
and which, in h,is or her opinion, is not bering kept in a safe condition to guard
against fire or the risk of fire or other dangerous risk or accident, he or she
may order in writing the owner, tenant, occupant, or agent responsible to
remedy the dangerous condition and to secure that building, structure or
premise or part of the building, structure or premise in such a manner as to
prevent any unauthorized entry of the building, structure or premise or part
of the building, structtJre or premise by any person w:hile it is unoccupied.
(d )
In the event of an immediate hazard if the owner, tenanrt, occupant or agent
responsible refuses and/or neglects to comply with the written order of the
Filre Chief or his or her designate to remedy the hazardous condition or if
the owner, tenant, occupant or agent responsible for the buildjng cannot be
located, the Fire Chief may take such action as is appropriate, withourt notice
and at the expense of the owner, ternant, occupant or agent responsible for
the building. Such costs shall form part of the taxes on the land on which
the action is taken pursuant to Section 333 of the Act.
7.
Fees for Service
(a)
The Fire Department is authorized to charge the applicable tees for the
various services, test and emergency responses listed in Schedule "A" as
attached to this Byl
1aw.
(b)
The fees shall be reviewed and set by City Council on the advice of the Fire
Chief, as required.
(c)
The fees provided for by this section may be charged to a property owner,
a business owner, the person requesting the service, or the person who
benefits from the service.
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(d)
Extraordinary Costs:
i.
Where the actual costs of providing the services set out in Schedule
"A" exceed the amount set out in Schedule "A" because providing the
service took an unusually long time or required specialized
equipment, apparatus or materi,als from the Fire Department, or for
any reason O'utside of the control of the Fire Department, the Fire
Department may charge a fee in addition to tllat set out in Schedule
"A."
ii.
The additional fee provided for in this section must reflect the
additional cost of
providing~ the service and a reasonable
administrative fee.
111.
The fees provided for by this section may be charged to a registered
owner, a property owner, a busirness owner, property manager,
alarm company, the person requesting the service, or the person
who benefits from the service.
(e)
Unusual Circumstan1ces:
i.
Where the Fire Department provides any emergency or non-
emergency service that requires equipment, personnel, apparatus,
or materials that is not usuaUy requested to perform t'llat service, the
Fire Department may charge a fee reflecting the additional costs to
perform the service as set out in Schedule "A."
il.
If Fire Department equipment, apparatus or vehicles are damaged in
the course of the Fire Department providing any emergency or non-
emergency functions outside of the City limits and where no mutual
aid agreement exists, the Fire Department may charge a fee
reflecting the cost of the damage.
iii.
The fees provided for under this section may be charged to a
registered owner, property owner, business owner, property
manager, the person requesting the service, or the person who
benefits from the service.
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8.
Agreement for Emergency Service
(a)
The City may enter into an agreement with any other m unicipality, municipal
government, First Nation Government, a person or other properly
constituted authority, organization or agency for the furnishing of firefighting
or fire prevention servi:ces or emergency services on any terms that may be
agreed upon, including the setting and payment of charges.
9.
Fire Protection System
(a)
The owner of a buillding shall be responsible for the proper use, installation,
maintenance and operation of any fire alarm system installed on or in the
property and shall: take all reasonable steps to ensure the prevention of
false alarms.
(b)
The owner of a building with a fire alarm system installed on or in the
property shall:
1.
ensure the name and in-service telephone number(s) of a primary
contact person and an alternate contact person who can provide
access to the bui:lding is posted in clear view adjacent to the alarm
panel and/or by the alarm pull station adjacent to the main entrance;
and/or
H.
install at the owner's expense a lock box in clea1r view as near as
practicable to the main entrance and between 1 meter and 1.8
meters off the ground containing:
A.
the information required by subsection 9(b)(i); and
B.
labelled keys to open any of the followinQI which exist in the
building:
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1.
doors or hatches to the principal entrance;
2.
firefightilng safety/control features;
3.
elevator(s);
4.
5.
services rooms for firefighting purposes; and
any door that permits entry into a common area.
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(c)
l·nstallation, repairs, testing, and maintenance of a fire alarm system and/or
fire protection equipment must be conducted by a person who possesses:
i.
a certificate from the Canadian Fire Alarm Association "Fire Alarm
Tedmician Training" program; or
11.
a journeyperson electrician with an upgrading course entitled "Fire
Alarm and Protection Systems" and is licensed to perform such work
in Saskatchewan.
(d)
Only persons trained and certified by the manufacturers of a specific fixed
extinguishing system shall i:nstall, maintain or inspect specific fixed
extinguishing systems in the City of Prince Albert.
10.
Fees for Responding to False Alarms
(a)
In the event that members respond to a false alarm, the owner of the
building at which the false alarm occurred :is li1able to pay to the City a fee
as set out in Schedule "A".
(b)
Members will be deemed to have responded to a False Alarm once they
have left the fire station.
(c)
Members shall call the contact person mentioned in subsection 9(b)(i) upon
arriving at the bu:ilding at which the false alarm occurred .
(d)
The contact person mentioned in subsection 9(b)(i). shall provide access to
the interior of the bu-ilding to the responding members w:ithin fifteen (15)
minutes of the arrival of the members at the building. If the contact person
does not provide such access, the owner of the building shall be liable to an
additional stand-by fee as set out in Schedule "A" i.n addition to the fee
payable pursuant to subsection (a).
(e)
Subsections 1 O(c) atld (d) do not apply to an owner who !las instaU,ed a lock
box pursuant to subsection 9(b)(ii) at the building at which the false alarm
occurred .
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(f)
If any of the fees mentioned in this section are not paid within thirty (30)
days the City may add the amount of the fees to the taxes of the parcel of
land upon which the building at which the false alarm occurred is located
pursuant to Section 333 of The Cities Act.
11 .
Request for Emergency Service
(a)
The City may provide and charge for any firefighting, fire prevention or
emergency service oUrtside the Oty where no agreement exists. If a request
is made by any other municipality, municipal government, First Nation
Government, person or other properly constituted authority, organization or
agency.
(b)
The charge for any firefi9hting, fire prevention or emergency service
provided by the Fire Department shall be determined according to the fees
a1nd rates listed in Schedule "A".
(c)
Where no mutual aid agreement exists between any other municipality,
municipal government, First Nation Government, or other constituted
authority, organization or agency, the person requesting the services of the
Fire Department, must be the Fire Chief, Chief Executive Officer, or other
executive authority in the said organization. The individual must make his
or her request for services to the Fire Chief or his or her designate, and
must agree to the fees and rates as listed in Schedule "A. "
12.
Debt Owing
(a)
Any person who is charged a fee pursuant to this Bylaw must pay th.e fee
within the time specified and , in the manner, specified on the invoice setting
out the fee.
(b)
Any fee that Is not paid as specified on the :invoice setting out the fee
becomes a debt owing to The City of Prince Albert by the person to whom
the fee was charged as per the Act.
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PART Ill
NATIONAL FIHE CODE & NATIONAl BUILDING CODE
13.
Adoption of National Codes
(a)
It is declared that The National Fire Code of Canada as revised and
amended from time to bme is in force wi,thin The City of Pr.ince Albert subject
to any mod.ifications made by this Bylaw.
(b)
It is declared that The National Building Code of Canada as revised and
amended from time to time is in force within the City of Pnince Albert subject
to any modifications made by this Bylaw.
Part 'IV
IINSPECTIIQNS, COMPLIANCE WiTH ORDERS & ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES
14.
INSPECTI.ON OF PREMISES
(a)
For the purposes of ensuring compliance with this Bylaw, or any order
made under this Bylaw, the Fire Chief or his or her designate may, at any
reasonable time, enter and inspect any building, structure or premises in
accordance with the Act.
(b)
The Fire Chief or his or her designate and Fire Inspector shalll be the
designated officers for the purposes of enforcilng this By.llaw.
(c)
Inspections under this bylaw shall be carried Ol!.Jt in accordance with Section
324 of the Act.
(d)
No person shall obstruct a Fire Inspector who is authorized to conduct an
inspection under this section, or a person who is assisting an Inspector.
(e)
A Fire Inspector may request that the owner supply confirmation of a
condition, a thing or an activity by providing a certificate, letter, or any other
documentation from an expert in a field related to the condition, thing, or
activity. If requested, the documentation' will be required to provide
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solution(s) to rectify the condition, thing or activity which the owner shall
than be required to compl'ete.
15.
Order to Remedy Contraventions
(a)
If the Fire Chief or Fire lrlilspector finds that there is a contravention of this
Bylaw, the Fire Chief or his or her designate or Fire lnJ5pector may issue to
the owner, operator or occupant of the bui1lding, structure, premises or land
in or on which the contravention is occurring a written order to remedy any
contravention in accordance with Section 328 of the Act and Section 33 of
The Fire Safety Act.
(b)
An Order may contair1 an option or a requirement to demolish a structure. llf
provided as an option, demoHtion may be chosen by the owner as an
alternative to undertaking repairs. Demollition may be required by Order
without the option to repair if the structure has been deemed to pose an
unacceptable risk to public safety in terms of structure, condirtion or use.
(c)
The requirements contained within an Order do not suspend the need to
comply with conditions defined by any other bylaw, act or regulation,
including but not limited to the need to obtain permirts, permissions or
certification.
(d)
An order under this Bylaw shall be served as per Section 347 of the Act.
(e)
If an Order is issued pursuant to subsection 15(a) of this bylaw, the City
may, in accordance with Section 328 of The Cities Act, g ~irve notice of the
existence of the Order by registering an interest against the title to the land
that is the subject of the Order.
16.
Carryingr Out Orders by the Fire Chief
(a)
The Fire Chief or his or her designate may carry out or cause to be carried
out the activities required to be done by an order in accordance with Section
330 of the Act.
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(b)
Notwithstanding Section 330 of the Act, in an emergency the Fire Chief or
his or her designate may take whatever actions or measures are necessary
to eliminate the emergency.
17.
Appeal of Order
(a)
A person who is 'i.ssued an order made pursuant to subsections 6(c) or 15(a)
may within fifteen (15) days of being served with the order, appeal the order
to the City of Prince Albert Property Maintenance Appeal Board as
established and appointed by Council pursuant to Bylaw No. 10 of 2017 or
its successor bylaw, in accordance with Section 329 of the Act.
18.
Immediate Hazards
(a)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, wl:lere in the course of
an investigation or inspection under this Bylaw, the Fire Chief or his or her
designate is of the op,inion that a condition exists creating a serious danger
to life or property, the F1ire Chief or his or her designate may:
i.
Use any measures that the Fire Chief or his or her designate
considers appropriate to remove or lessen the condition.
ii.
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 Chi1ef or h1is or her designate considers
appropriate.
iii.
If closed under subsection 18(a)(ii), the Fire Chief or his or her
designate shall, if possi.ble, placard the building, structure, premise,
yard or area as a serious danger to life or property.
iv.
No person sha:l'l enter, attempt to enter or tamper with a building,
structure, premise, yard or area that has been closed under
subsection 18(a)(i) without the prior approval of the Fire Chief or his
or her designate.
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v.
The owner of any building or that has been closed under subsection
18(a)(ii) shall ensure that building is secure from entry by any person.
vi.
No person shall take down, cover up, mutilate, deface or alrter a
placard posted under subsection 18(a)(iii).
vii.
The costs and expenses incurred under Section 18 are a debt due
to the City and may be recovered from the owner of the bui'l'ding,
structure, p.remirse, yard or area in or on which the work was carried
out in accordance with Section 332 of The Act.
viii.
If the costs and expenses mentioned in subsection 18(a)(vi) are not
paid at the end of the cal'endar year in which the work was carried
out, the City may add the amount of the costs and expenses to the
property owner's taxes pursuant to Section 333 of The Act.
(b)
When providing any services, the Fire Chief 011 his or her desi·gnate or the
Incident Commander may order people in a buil"ding to vacate the building
and not re-enter the building unW the Fire Chief or his or her desig!nate or
the Incident Commander says they may enter the b·ufl'dirng.
(c)
The Fire Chief or his or her designate or the Incident Commander may
select a perimeter around a building and order people to stay out of that
perimeter until the Fire Chief or his or her designate or the Incident
Commander says they may enter the area contained within the perimeter.
(d)
The Fire Ch'ief or his or her designate or Incident Commander may select a
perimeter around a motor vehicle accident and or a dangerous goods
incident and order ;peoprle to stay out of the perimeter until the Fire Chief or
his or her designate or ·Incident Commander says it is safe to enter the area
contained within the perimeter.
(e)
The Fire Chief or his or her designate or ,Incident Commander may select a
perimeter around any other incident requiring a response by the Fire
Department and order people to stay out of that perimeter until the Fire
Chief or his or her designate or Incident Commander says that they may
enter the area contained within the perimeter.
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(f)
The Fire Chief or his or her designate or Incident Commander may enlist
the assistance of the Prince Albert Police Service or other peace officer to
ensure no person remains at or re-enters a building or perimeter that the
Fire Chief: or his or her designate or Incident Commander has ordered to be
vacated .
PARTV
PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION OF FIRES
19.
Persons Present at Fire or Other Emergencies
(a)
No person shall drive any vehicle over any hose while in u1se or about to be
used at any fire or other emergency.
(b)
No person shall hinder or impede any members at the extinguishirng of any
fire, emergency o:r other duties connected therewith.
(c)
No person shall obstruct, hinder or delay any Fire Department vehicle while
proceedin9 to an emergency or while in attendance of the emergency.
20.
Fire Hydrants
(a)
No fence , shrub, tree or other object shall be placed:
li.
witihin one (1) meter of a fire hydrant;
11.
in a manner that impedes the visibility of the fire hydrant from the
street; or
iii.
in a way that obstructs access to a fire hydrant.
(b)
Private owners of non-municipally owned fire hydrants are responsible for
testing, maintenance and marking of such privately- owned fire hydrants to
ensure the privately-owned hydrant(s) are maintained at aU times in a ful'ly-
functional operating condition, and assume all liability for the proper
operation, maintenance, and marking of private hydrants. Such private
owners shall at least once every twelve (12) months between May 1st and
September 301h of each year provide the Fire Chief or his designate
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confirmation in writing from a contractor approved by the Fire Chief
certifying compliance with this provision for each such hydrant, including
without !·imitation certification that:
i.
hydrant caps are in p1lace, and worn or rusted threads are repaired
o:r replaced;
ii.
annua1 flushing has been conducted and that the main valve and
outlet valves are fully functional.
(c)
Records of such annual contractor inspections and testing of privately
owned non-municipal! fire hydrants shall be submitted to the Fire Chief no
later Unan October 31st of each calendar year.
(d)
The owner of the pri,vate fire hydrant shall be responsible to immediately
provide the Fire Chief with written notification when the fire hydrant is in a
non-functional condition.
(e)
If a repair is expected to exceed five ( 5) days, the owner of the privately
owned fire hydrant shall provide the Fi e Chief with written notification of
when the repairs are expected to be completed.
(f)
Upon installation, the owner wi,ll conduct a water flow test on any private'ly
owned fire hydrants to determine the water flow, and the fire hydrant barrel
top shall be painted according to industry standards. The Fire Chief shall be
notified in writing of the installation of any fire hydrant.
-
'Light Blue
1500 gpm (5680 Llmin) or greater
-
Green
I 000-1499 gpm (3785-5675 Lim in)
-
Orange
500-999 gpm (1900-3780 L/min)
-
:Red
500 gpm ( 1900 Lim in)
(g)
The type, flow data, colour and location of all private fire hydrant(s) must be
supplied to the Fire Chief upon reqtUest.
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21 .
Smoke Alarms
(a)
In addition to the requirements of the Nationa Fi're Code of Canada, smoke
alarms shall:
1.
be installed and maintained between each sleeping area, and where
th,e sleeping areas are served by hallways smoke afarms shall be
installed in the hallways in every dwel.ling unit.
ii.
be kept free from paint, grease, dirt, and physical damage.
iii.
be inspected and tested in conformance to the manufacturer's
instruchons by the tenant or tenants at .!·east once every six (6)
months. The tenant shaU record the inspection and test on a form
supplied by the owner of the building or the owner's authorized
agent.
(b)
Subsection 21 (a) does not apply to a care or detention occupancy required
to have a fire alarm system.
(c)
Notwithstanding subsection 21 (a)(i), where a building contains one or more
dwelling units that are not occupied by the owner of the building, the owner
shall ensure that the smoke alarms contained in the building:
1.
are installed with permanent connections to an efectrical circuit;
ii.
do not have disconnect switches between the circuit panel· and the
smoke alarm;
iii.
have battery backups; and
iv.
have hush features.
(d)
If a tenancy for a dwelling unit is terminated:
i.
all smoke alarms in the dwelling unit shall be inspected before the
dwelling unit is re-occupied ;
ii.
the owner of the building or the owner's authorized agent shall
conduct the smoke alarm inspection and testing and maintain a
record of all inspections and tests required by subsection 21{a)(iii);
iii.
any new tenant shall sign a form supplied by the owner of t ~he building
or the owner's authorized ag-ent, confirming that the smoke alarm is
in worki·ng condition; and
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iv.
the owner must retain the original copy of the form referred to in
subsection ( d )ii. an ensure that an addi1tional copy is posted in the
tenant's suite.
(e)
Smoke alarm inspechon forms required by subsection 21 (a)(iii) and/or (d)(ii)
shall contain the following information:
1.
The address of the premises being inspected;
ii.
The date of the inspection;
iii.
The name of the person conducting the inspection;
iv.
Tlhe condition, operation and deficiencies if any; and
v.
Correchve measures taken to correct the deficiencies.
(f)
Where the authority having jurisdiction requests a copy of the smoke alarm
inspection form required in subsection 21 (a)(iii1) and/or (d)(ii) the owner or
the owners authorized agent shall immediately produce the original record
and promptly provide a copy of the record.
(g)
No person shall:
i.
Tamper with ord·sconnect a smoke alarm, unless necessary to effect
repairs to the smoke alarm ;
ii.
Remove batteries from a smoke alarm, except when replacing the
batteries;
iii·.
Place anything over a smoke alarm so as to render rt inoperable; or
tv.
Disconnect a hard-wired smoke a·larm.
(h)
Tenants of residential rentall properties shall contact their landlord
immediately i1f the smoke alarm in the residential rental property is
inoperable.
(i)
A landlord shall have forty-eight (48) hours to replace or repair an
inoperable smoke alarm.
(j)
A landlord shall have ninety (90) days following the purchase of a renta'l
property to ensure that all dwellinQI units within that rental property are in
comp'l:iance with this Bylaw.
(k)
A dwelll1ing shall have a battery or hard-wired smoke alarm outside each
sleeping area.
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(I)
A Fire Inspector is authorized entry on any property that is subject to this
Bylaw, at all reasonable times, in order to ascertain whether the
requ.irements of this Bylaw are being met.
Notwithstanding, where the
prope·rty ·is an occupied dwelling or dwelling unit, the Inspector shall obtain
consent from the occupant, or the occupant shall be given twenty-four (24)
hours written notice of the Inspector's intention to inspect the dwelling or
dwel'lling u1nit
(m)
Fire Inspector entering a private property shall be in possession of
identificatio·n so as to be recognized as an authorized representative of the
Prince Albe.rt Fire Department.
(n)
No person shall obstruct or prevent a Fire Inspector entry onto any property
pursuant to this Bylaw.
22.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
(a)
Carbon monoxide alarms shall be installed in each bedroom or within five
(5) meters of each bedroom in any building containing:
i.
a residential occupancy;
11.
a care or detention occupancy with individual suites;
iii.
a care or detention occupancy containing sleeping rooms not wi-thin
a suite, and that also contains:
A.
a fuel-burning appliance; or
B.
a storage garage,
1v.
a personal care home; and
v.
a residential-service facility.
(b)
Carbon monoxide alarms referred to in subsection 22(a) shall be kept in
good repair and in operable condition.
(c)
The owner shall ensure that the carbon monoxide alarms contained ·in the
building:
i.
if connected to an electrical circuit, do not have disconnect switches
between the circuit panel and the carbon monoxide alarm;
ii.
have battery backups; and
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iii.
have hush features.
(d)
If a tenancy for a dwelling unit is terminated:
i.
all carbon monoxide alarms i1n the dwelling uni·t shall be inspected
before the dwelling unit is re-occupied;
(e)
No person shall:
i.
tamper with or disconnect a carbon monoxide alarm, unless
necessary to effect repairs to the carbon monoxide al
1arm;
ii.
remove batteries from a carbon monoxide al-arm, except when
rep ~ acing the batteries;
iii.
place anything over a carbon monoxide alarm so as to render it
inoperable; or
1v.
disconnect a hard-wired carbon monoxide alarm.
(f)
Tenants ot residential rent8'1
1 properties shall contact their landlord
immedlate
11y if the carbon monoxide alarm in tihe residential rental property
is inoperable.
(g.)
A landlord shall have forty-eight (48) hours to rep
1lace or repa-ilr an
inoperable carbon monoxide alarm.
(h)
A landlord shall have ninety (90) days following the purchase of a rental
property to ensure that all dwellilng units withi·n that rental property are in
compliance with this Bylaw.
(i)
A dwelling shall have a battery or plug in, or hard-wired carbon monoxide
alarm.
(j)
A Fire !Inspector is authorized entry on any property that is subject to this
Bylaw, at all reasonable times, in order to ascertai·n whether the
requirements of this Bylaw are being met.
Notwithstanding, where the
property .is an occupied dwelhng or dwell'ing unit, the Inspector shall obtain
consent from the occupant, or the occupant shall be given twenty-four (24)
1hours written notice of the Inspector's intention to inspect the dwelling or
dwel'ling unit.
(k)
A Fire ilnspector entering a private property shall be in possession of
identification so as to be recognized as an authorized representative of the
Prince Albert Fire Department.
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(I)
No person shalll obstruct or prevent a Fire Inspector entry onto any property
pursuant to this Bylaw.
23.
Fire Pits
(a)
No person shall set an open-air fire un:l
1ess the following measures are
taken:
i.
The fire shall be contained in a non-combustible receptacle or fire pit
constructed of cement, brick, or sheet metal wirth a minrimum 118-
guage thickness;
11.
The receptacle shall be covered with a heavy gauge screen with
openings not exceeding 13 millimeters (.5 inches);
111.
The size of the fire pit or receptade shall not exceed 75cm (30
inches) in diameter;
IV.
The fire pit or receptacle shall be located a minimum of two (2)
meters from combustible materials, buildjngs,. porches, similar
amenity space and property Nne; and
v.
The fire pit shall not exceed 51 centimeters (20 inches) in height.
(b)
The fuel for fire pits shall consist only of oharcoal or cu·t seasoned wood.
The burning of the following material in a fi1re pit is prohibirted:
1.
Rubb;ish;
ii.
Garden refuse;
iii.
Manurre;
1v.
Treated or painted lumber;
v.
Livestock or animal carcasses; and
vi.
Any material which when burned will generate black smoke or an
offensive odor including insulation from electrical wiring or
equipment, asph1alit roofing materials, hydrocarbons, plastics, rubber
materials, creosoted wood or any similla11 material.
(c)
Fire pits shall be reasonabiJy supervised so as to prevent their spread and
th.e open flame does not exceed one (1) meter at its widest point.
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(d)
No person shall light an outdoor fire when the weather condi,tions contribute
to smoke from the fire creating a nuisance to another person.
(e)
If the fire pit becomes a nuisance because of smoke drift, or interferes with
the enjoyment of another person's property, the fire pit shall be extinguished
if the Fire Chief or his or her designate deems the fire pit to be a nui1sance
or a threat A member of the Fire Department may extinguish the fire and
take other steps as necessary to ensure that the fire and site of the fire no
longer poses a threat or nuisance.
(f)
Fire pits shaN not be set in windy conditions conducive to creating a running
fi:re.
(g)
Fire pits or outdoor solid fuel appliances shaH be clear of overhangs such
as tree branches and utility lines.
(h)
Any person that builds, ignites, or allows a fire in a Hre pit must ensure that
a means of extinguishing the fire is readily accessible at all times while the
fire is burning.
24.
Chiminea and Portable Fire Pits
(a)
All chiminea and portable fire pits on private property shall:
1.
Not be used on wood decks or on apartment balconies;
11.
Not be used within two (2) meters of any building or combustible
material;
iii.
Not be used in an enclosed, unventilated area, as a dangerous and
potentially fatal buildup of carbon monoxide can be produced ;
iv.
Not be placed under a structure, awni1ng, or trees;
v.
Be placed on a non-combustible surface such as concrete which
extends far enough in front of the fire box opening to catch any
embers that may fall out when cleaning or fueling ; and
v1.
Be removed if determined by the Prince Albert Fire Department if
constituted as a fire or safety hazard .
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25.
Wood Piles
(a)
All firewood, lumber and timber kept on pr'1vate property shaH be:
i.
Stacked or piled as to keep i1t clear of windows and doors to provide
for clear entry and exit from any part of the building;
iL
Kept away from any source of ignition;
iii.
Removed if determined by the Fire Department to constitute a fire
hazard, entry or exit hazard to the building, and moved to such a
locaHon as required by the Fire Department;
iv.
Stored at least three (3) meters from any structure, except a storage
shed or garden shed if stored outside;
(b)
No more than one (1) cord of cut firewood shall be stored inside a building.
26.
Burn Permit
(a)
A person or persons who wish to clean up wood or vegetation from their
personal property, shall apply to the Fire Department for a "Burn Permit"
and if granted, pay the fee set out in Schedule "A." In this event, following a
site inspection, the Fire Department may waive any requirement of this
section. The permit holder shall comply with a
1 1 conditions attached to the
burn permit.
(b)
The person to whom a burn permit has been issued shalll:
1.
Remain in charge or keep a person in charge of the fire;
ii.
Ensure that the fire does not create a hazard to persons or property;
111.
Ensure that the fire is completely extinguished before any such
supervision ends;
IV.
Be responsible for any costs incurred by the Fire Department when
called upon to extin9uish such fire when, in the opinion of the Fire
Chief or his or her designate, the fire is a hazard to persons or
property; and
v.
Fully indemnify and save harmless The City of Prince Albert from all
claims for loss or damage that may arise from said burning.
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27.
Barbecuing, Propane Heaters & Patio Heaters
(a)
Every person who uses a barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or similar
device shall:
1.
Use the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or similar device in
a reasonab'le and safe manner;
11..
Keep the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or similar device
when Ht, a sufficient distance from alii combustible material;
iii.
Refrain from leaving the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or
simillar device unattended, when lit;
1v.
Keep the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or simillar device in
a reasonable state of repair; and
v.
Comply with all federal and provincial regulations governing the use
and storage of propane cylinders.
(b)
In addition to requirements of Subsection 27(a), if any person uses a
propane .neater, patio heater or similar device on a balcony, the following
provisions apply:
i.
Solid fuel barbecues or similar cooking devices sha'll not be used;
1o1.
Propane cylinders shall not exceed the 20-pound size;
iii.
Propane cylinders shall not be repaired, stored or contained within
the bui,lding;
1v.
Propa1ne cylinders shall be sh.ut off at the tank valve when not ,in use;
v.
Propane cyli.nders shall be connected and secured to the barbecue,
propane heater, patio heater or similar device;
v1.
Propane cylinders shall be kept in an upright position at all times
including when cylinders are in transit, in service or in storage; and
v11.
Barbecues, propane heaters, patio heaters or similar devices must
be kept a sufficient distance from all combustible material.
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28.
Fire Ban
(a)
Notwithstanding any provision ~ n thjs Bylaw, the Fire Chief may declare a
complete ban of any burning of any kind in the City of Prince Albert and:
i..
The Fire Chief will coordinate communication for the public regarding
the fire ban with the City's Communications Division;
ii.
No person shall ignite or allow any kind of fim to burn when a
complete ban on burning has been declared by the Fire Chief; and
iii.
Members may extinguish any fire found burning while a complete
ban on burning has been declared by the Fire Chief.
29.
Prope.rty Identification
(a)
The owner ofr a building shall displ'ay the street number for the building on
the front of the building or in some other conspicuous location in front of the
buil,d·ing so that the street number is clearl,y legible and visible from the
street.
(b)
Where multiple occupancies and/or renters are located in one building, the
occupancy or su,ite number shall be displayed in such a manner that it will
clearly direct emergency responders to the correct area of the structure.
30.
Vacant Buildings
(a)
In accordance with The National Fire Code of Canada, as revised and
amended from time to time, all vacant buildings shall be secured against
unauthoni·zed entry as provided in this Section.
(b)
AH exterior windows and doors, whether broken or intact, on the first story
of a vacant building shall be boarded up to prevent unauthorized entry.
(c)
The boards used to secure a vacant building shall be 5/8 thick plywood or
OSB (oriented strand board).
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(d)
Wherever possible, the boards shall be one solid piece and shall be secured
to the window or doorframe or brick molding using 5 em (2-inch) structural
screws approximate!
1y 41 em (16 ·nches) apart.
(e)
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.
(f)
In addit;ion to the windows and doors, any other openings in the exterior of
a vacant building shall1 be secured to prevent unauthorized entry or an
infestation of pigeons or rodents.
31 .
Securing of Premises
(a)
Where the owner of the buildin9 cannot be located or is unable to arrange
for securing of the property, the Fire Chief or his or her designate wil'l make
arrangements for the security of the said property to protect from vandalism,
looting or other similar action. The total cost for securing of the property
shall be the responsibih,ty of the owner. If the owner does not pay the invoice
for costs associated with securing of the premises, the said invoice amount
shall be added to the property taxes for the premises pursuant to Section
333 of the Act.
(b)
Where a buildi.ng is substantially damaged by fire and poses a safety
hazard, and at the discretion of the Fire Chief or his or her designate, the
bu.ilding owner shall make arrangements to have the buil1ding demo ished.
If the bui.lding owner fails to comply as directed by the Fire Chief or his or
her designate, the City may have the building demolished and add the
expenses incurred by the City to the taxes of the parcel of land upon which
the building i1s located pursuant to Section 333 of The Act.
32.
Commandeering of Equipment
(a)
Where an extreme fire hazard exists or the safety of persons or property is
in imminent danger by a fire, the Fire Chief or the senior officer in command
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of a fire or any other emergency may commandeer or use any privately
owned equipment for the purpose of firefighting.
(b)
The Fire Department shall pay compensation to any person from whom
private property is commandeered or used pursuant to Subsection (a).
(c)
The amount of compensation to be paid to a person by the Fire Department
pursuant to Subsection (b) will be determined by the Fire Department. In
the event a person does not agree with the amount of compensation, the
person may appeal the amount of the compensation to City Council1 within
15 days of receiving the payment made pursuant to Subsection (b).
PART VI
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
33.
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
(a)
Above ground and underground storage tanks for flammable liquids and
combustible liquids is not permitted in residential R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5
zoned properties within the City.
34.
Testing, :Repair and Removal of Storage Tanks
(a)
If, In opinion of the Fire Chief or Fire Inspector, there is a reasonable
suspicrion that flammable or combustible liquids or vapors are escaping from
an underground or above-ground storage tank or piping which may create
a hazardous condition, the Fire Clnief or Fire !Inspector may order the owner,
operator, or occupant of the premises where the storage tank is located to:
i.
Drill test holes and provide test results to the Department;
ii.
Test the tank and associated piping;
~H.
Excavate the tank and piping and carry out anry necessary work to
correct the hazardous condition, including the removal, replacement
or repair of t1he tank; and
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1v.
All of which is at the cost of the owner, operator, or occupant of the
premises.
35.
Discharge of Hazardous Substances into Sewer System
(a)
No person shall discharge or permit to be discharged any flammable liquid,
combustibl'e liquid, dangerous good, hazardous substance or waste
dangerous good, whether by itself or in combination with any other liquid or
solid, into any sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sewer connection, catch basin,
street, alley or ditch.
(b)
The Fire Chief or a Fire Inspector may use any measures that the Fire Chief
or Fire Inspector considers appropriate to prevent further discharge of a
substance mentioned :in Subsection 34(a), and may suspend the operation
of any activity or business suspected of being the source of the discharge.
36.
Fireworks
(a)
No person shall sell any High-Hazard fireworks to another person unless
the purchaser holds a valid Fireworks Display Supervisor Certificate.
(b)
No person shall sell any Low-Hazard fireworks to another person unless the
purc'llaser is 18 years of age or older.
(c)
No person shall ignite sky lanterns (or any variant) with"n the municipal
boundaries of the City of Prince Albert.
(d)
Any business that sells Low-Hazard fireworks shall display in a readable
format as near as practicable to the fireworks offered for sale and in clear
view of any customers the Notice to Publ'ic set out in Schedule "81''.
36.1
Discharge of Low Hazard Fireworks
(a)
No person shall d
1ischarge any ~low hazard fireworks and no person being
the owner or occupant of any premises shall permit any low hazard
fireworks to be discharged except:
(i)
between the hours of dusk and 11:00 p.m. on Canada Day; or,
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(ii)
between the hours of dusk on New Year's Eve to 12:15 a.m. on New
Year's Day.
(b)
No person shall: set off any fireworks in a manner that would create a danger
or nuisance to another person or property.
(c)
No person shall set off any fireworks during a declared fire ban as identified
in Section 28.
(d)
No person shal.l set off any fireworks on a street or other public pl·ace except
as part of a public high-hazard fireworks display as permttted by this Bylaw.
(e)
No person shall set off any firewor-l<s on a school site without the prior written
consent of the Board of Education that owns the site.
(f)
No person under 18 years of age shall set off any fireworks except under
the direct supervi·sion of a parent, guardian or other responsible adult
(g)
No parent or guardian of a child under 18 years of age shall permit the child
to set off any fireworks, except when under the direct supervision of the
parent or guardian.
(h)
A fee for service shall- occur when any costs incurred by the Fire &
Emergency Services Department when called upon to extinguish such fire
when, in the opinion of the Fire Chi·ef or his designate, the fire was a result
of fireworks.
37.
Pub,lic Fireworks Displays
(a)
A public fireworks display shalil only be held in public locations approved
and designated by the Fire Department.
(b)
No person shall hold a High-Hazard public fireworks display without first
obtaining approval from the Fire Chief. An application for such a permit shall
be made using the form set out In Schedule "82" and shall be submitted to
the Fire Department with the fee set out in Sctledule "A" at least forty-five
(45) days in advance of the display.
(c)
Approval for a public fireworks display using high-hazard fireworks shall
only be issued to a Fireworks Display Supervisor who holds a Level I or
Level U card issued by Natural Resources Canada. Applicants with
F ~rewor ,ks Display Supervisor accreditation from other jurisdictions shall not
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receive a permit unless the Fire Department is satisfied that the applicant is
properly trained and qualified in the use of h1igh-hazard fireworks.
(d)
An applicant for a permit for a high-hazard public fireworks display shall!
procure and provide to the Fire Department at least Fourteen ( 14) days prior
to the scheduled date of the display, a Certificate of 1lnsurance which shall
name the City as insured under the applicant's insurance pohcy. The
Insurance Certificate shall indicate that the applicant has at least
$3,000,000.00 of public liability insurance.
(e)
The Fire Chief may reflJse a Fireworks Permit if in his or her opinion:
i.
The applicant does not have adequate insurance coverage;
iL
The fireworks display or its proposed location constitutes a fire
hazard to neighboring properties, and suitable fire safety or
suppression equipment i.s not available;
iii.
The fireworks display poses a danger to public health and safety;
and/or
iv.
Tine Fireworks Permit as set out in Schedule "82" is incomplete.
(f)
A public fireworks dirsplay using high-hazard fireworks shall only be held if
the display is conducted under the direct supervision of a Fireworks Display
Srupervisor.
(g)
In accordance with The National Fire Code of Canada, a public fireworks
display using high-hazard fireworks shall be conducted i11 conformance with
the current "Fireworks Display Manual" prepared by Natural Resource
Canada.
(h)
The Fire Chief or his or her designate is granted aDthority to seize, take,
remove or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner, all stocks of
fireworks stored or held in violation of this Bylaw.
(i)
At the conclusion of the public fireworks display, all unused fireworks and
debris shal'l' be immediately removed and disposed of by the person holding
the permit to conduct the display.
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PART VII
OFFENCES AND PENAL TIES
38.
Owner's Responsibility
(a)
Unless otherwise specified, the owner or owner's authorized agent shall be
responsible for carrying out the provisions of this Bylaw.
39.
General Penalty
(a)
No person shall:
i.
Fail to comply with an order made under this Bylaw;
ii.
Obstruct or hinder the Fire Chief or his or her designate under the
authority of this bylaw; or
iii.
Fail to comply with any other provision of this Bylaw.
(b)
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, every person who contravenes
any provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and, subject to Section 40,
is liable on summary conviction to a fine as set out in Section 338 of the Act.
(c)
Any person who is in default of payment on a fine imposed pursuant to this
section may be liable to a term of imprisonment not exceeding ninety (90)
days.
40.
Notice of Violation
(a)
Notwithstanding Section 39, the Fire Chief or his or her designate or a Fire
Inspector may, as an alternative to proceeding by way of summary
conviction, issue a notice of violation for any contravention(s) of this Bylaw.
(b)
Subject to Subsection (d), a notice of violation issued by the Fire Chief or
his or her designate or a Fire Inspector shall be in a form provided by the
City and shall include the designated penalty sum(s) set forth in Schedule
C, which designated penalty sum shall, upon service on the person
contravening the Bylaw provision, become a debt due and owing the City,
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which upon payment shall be accepted as an admiss·ion of the
contravention.
(c)
If a Notice of Viol1ation is issued pursuant to Subsection (b), such person
shall pay to the City Nhe penalty sum specified i1n accordance with this Bylaw
within fifteen ( 15) days of the date the notice of violation is delivered.
(d)
The date of paymen,t shall be determined as follows:
t.
For payment in person, the date of payment shall be the date
payment is received by the City;
ii.
For payment by deposit, the date of payment shall1 be the date
payment is deposited in the depository at City Hall; or
iii.
For payment by mail, the date of payment shall be the federal post
marked date on the remittance.
(e)
Subject to Subsection (i), the City's rights under this Notice of Violation
section shall be in addition to the City's right to s-eek other le9al remedies
or actions for abatement of the contravention.
(f)
The penalty sum specified in the not,ice of violation is to be paid:
i.
ln person, during regular office hours, to the cashier located at City
Hall, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan;
ii.
By mail addressed to the Financia1 Services Department, City Hall,
1084 Central Avenue, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan S6V 7P3; or
iii.
By any other method indicated on the notice of violation.
(g)
If payment as required under a notice of violation is not paid by the date
specified therein, tnen1 the penalty sum specified therein shall be
enforceable by the City as a debt due to the City.
(h)
Upon payment of a notice of violation, the person to whom the notice of
violation was issued shall not be liable to prosecution for that offence by
way of summary conviction.
(i)
A person to whom a notice of V1iol1ation is beJi;ng issued pursuant to this
Notice of Violation Section shall, upon request by the person 'issuing the
notice of violation, provide their name, address and date of birth. Any person
who fails to provide this information is guiUy of an offence and liable on
summary conviction to a fine as set out in Section 338 of the Act.
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41.
Appoilliltment of Firefighters
PART VIII
ENFORCEMENT
(a)
Pursuant to section 337 of the Act, all members are hereby appointed as
Byl
1aw Enforcement Officers and are empowered to enforce this Bylaw, and
subsections 26(a), 27(a), 69(a)(iii,), ?O(a)(viii1), 71(b) and 75(c) of City of
Prince Albert Traffic Bylaw No. 1 of 2013 but no other bylaw.
42.
Severability
PART IX
MISCELLANEOUS
(a)
If a Court of competent jurisdiction should declare any section or part of a
section of this bylaw to be invalid, such section or part of a section shall not
be construed as having persuaded or influenced the Council to pass the
remainder of the bylaw, and it i1s 1hereby declared that the remainder of the
bylaw shall be valid and shall remai11 in force and effect
43.
Repealed Bylaws
Bylaw No. 22 of 2008 is hereby repealed.
44.
This Byl1aw comes into effect on the day of its final passing.
INTRODUCED AND READ A FIRST TIME THIIS 13TH DAY OF DECEMBER,AD 2021.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS
13TH DAY OF DECEMBER,AD 2021.
READ A THIHD TIME AND PASSED THIS
7~ DAY OF (Y)ftRC.\-1
,AD 2022.
MAYOR
~drv~~
A/ CITY CLERK
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SCHEDULE "A"
PRINCE ALBERT FIRE DEPARTMENT-
FEES FOR SERVI1CE
-
Service
Fee
Inspection Services
Third Party requests for business premises required for a Provincial or
Federal grant or license.- In City.
Third Party requests for business premises required for a Provincial or
Federal grant or license.- Out of City.
File Search
Fire Report
False Alarm Response
1 s.t response
2nd response
3'd response
4.1h and subsequent responses
*If no false alarm call occurs for a period of 12 consecutive months,
subsequent false alarm is deemed to be a first false alarm.
Standby fee
Emergency Response Charges
Extrication services at accidents.
Dangerous Goods response-Rail Carrier
Dangerous Goods response-Highway Carrier out of City.
Dangerous Goods response-In City response, non-resident.
Out of City Rescue Calls
Out of City Fire Calls-Request for response
Standby Fee- In City
Standby Fee-Outside of City
Permits
Public Fireworks Display Permit
Burn Permit
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$75.00/hour (Minimum 1 hour charge)
$200 plus mileage at the current rate as per City policy
in effect at the time.
$100.00
$100.00
No Charge
$125.00
$250.00
$500.00 per response
$250.00/hour
SGI posted rate
$1050.00/hour per unit, plus disposable costs
$1 050.001hour per unit, plus disposable costs
$1 050.001hour per unit, plus disposable costs
$1 050.001hour plus disposables
$1050.00/hour 151 Unit, and $750.00/hour each additional
unit plus disposable costs and additional fire fighting
costs.
$250.001hour
$1050.00/hour per unit
$100.00
$50.00
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Schedule "81"
Notice to Public re: Discharge of 'low-Hazard Fireworks
Pursuant to the provisions of Bylaw No. 15 of 2021, The Fire Services Bylaw, please be advised that:
No person shall discharge any low hazard fireworks and no person being the owner or occupant of
any premises shall permit any low hazard fireworks to be discharged except:
-
Between the hours of dusk and 111:00 p.m. on Canada Day; or,
-
Between the hours of dusk on New Year's Eve to 12:15 a.m. on New Year's Day.
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Schedule "82"
Prince Albert Fire Department
High-Hazard Fireworks Display Approval Permit
Pursuant to the provisions of Bylaw No. 15 of 2021, The Fire Services Bylaw, permission is hereby granted to:
Name of Applicant: (First Name) _____________ (Last Name) _____________ _
Applicant Address:-------------------------------------
Postal Code _______________ Telephone:---------------------
Cell Phone: ___________ Fax No. _________ _
l, ______________________ of _____________________ __
hereby request permission to hold a fireworks display on (date) ___________________ _
To be exploded at (address): ________________________________ _
To be exploded by: _________________ Certificate No: ______________ _
To be exploded between the hours of ______________ and ______________ _
Fireworks Applicant
Check appropriate boxes to complete the application.
0
Copies of valid Fireworks Display Supervisor cards attached to Fireworks Permit.
0
Copy of liability insurance to indemnify The City of Prince Albert attached to Permit.
0
Copy of Safety Procedures attached to Permit.
0
This permit must be available at all times at the above address during the exploding of the Fireworks.
0
Permit Fee paid (See Schedule "A")
Further, I agree to absolve The City of Prince Albert, the Fire Chief of the Fire Department and any employees from any and all
damages or civil litigation caused by or attributable to consumer fireworks display initiated by the owner, occupier or person in charge
of the premises.
I have completed this application accurately and truthfully. By signing this application, I agree to be bound by the
commitments I have made in the application and to have them form conditions on the permit issued.
Signature of Applicant: __________________ Date: _______________ _
Signature of Approval (Fire Chief): ______________ Date: ______________ __
The Fire Chief may revoke or suspend a Fireworks display if the Fire Chief believes the applicant has contravened any of the
conditions of the permit.
Once approved, the Fire Department shall fax a copy to the Airport Manager.
I,
Airport Manager, of The City of Prince Albert, do hereby authorize a
Fireworks display to be held on (date)
at (address) ______________ _
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Schedule "C"
Offences and Fines
Offence
Fine
a
Fails to maintain a clear an unobstructed exit or means of egress as
$300
required by the National Fire Code.
b
Fails to maintain a fire exit door or fire exit hardware as required by
$300
The National Fire Code.
c
Fails to ensure exterior passageways and exterior exit stairs serving
$300
occupied buildings are maintained clear of ice and snow
accumulations as required by The National Fire Code.
d
Fails to maintain, service or test portable fire extinguishers as
$300
required by The National Fire Code.
e
Fails to maintain, service or test an automatic sprinkler system as
$300
required by The National Fire Code.
f
Fails to maintain, service or test commercial cooking equipment
$300
including exhaust and fire protection systems as required by The
National Fire Code.
g
Fails to maintain, service or test special extinguishing systems as
$300
required by The National Fire Code.
h
Blocks or wedges open a closure of a fire separation required by the
$300
National Fire Code.
i
Fails to maintain, service or test fire alarm systems and components
$300
as required by The National Fire Code.
j
Fails to maintain, service or test a standpipe system as required by
$300
The National Fire Code.
k
Permits combustible materials or waste combustible materials to
$300
accumulate in or around buildings or locations that create an undue
fire hazard as required by The National Fire Code.
I
Fails to maintain fire separations as required by The National Fire
$300
Code.
m
Obscures or obstructs a fire hydrant as required by The National Fire
$300
Code.
n
Obscures or obstructs a fire department connection as required by
$300
The National Fire Code.
0
Fails to maintain a clear and unobstructed fire lane as required by
$300
The National Fire Code.
p
Fails to maintain exit signs as required by The National Fire Code.
$300
q
Fails to maintain emergency lighting as required by The National
$300
Fire Code.
r
Fails to post an occupant load sign as required by The National Fire
$300
Code.
s
Fails to maintain 45 em (18 inch) clearance between sprinkler heads
$300
and products as required by The National Fire Code.
t
Stores flammable liquids or compressed gases in any building,
$300
structure or open space except in a manner provided for in the
National Fire Code.
u
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 5.6 of the National Fire
$500
Code respecting construction and demolition site safety.
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v
Contravenes any of the provisions of The National Fire Code not
$500
expressly listed above
w
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 9 - Fire Protection
$500
System
X
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 18 - Immediate
$500
Hazards
y
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 19 - Persons Present
$500
at Fire or Other Emergencies
z
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 20 - Fire Hydrants
$500
a a
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 21 -Smoke Alarms
$300
bb
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 22 - Carbon Monoxide
$300
Alarms
cc
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 23 - Fire Pits
$300
dd
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 24 - Chiminea and
$300
Portable Fire Pits
ee
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 25 -Wood Piles
$300
ff
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 26 - Burn Permit
$300
gg
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 27- Barbequing,
$300
Propane Heaters and Patio Heaters
hh
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 28 - Fire Ban
$300
ii
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 29 - Property
$300
Identification
jj
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 30 -Vacant Buildings
$300
kk
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 33 - Flammable and
$500
Combustible Liquids
II
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 35 - Discharge of
$500
Hazardous Substances into Sewer System, as per the City of Prince
Albert Sanitary Sewer Bylaw
mm
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 36 - Fireworks
$500
nn
Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 37 - Public Fireworks
$500
Displays
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