The Regina Fire Bylaw, 2026 (No. 2026-21) - Fire Pits & Open Air Fires
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BYLAW NO. 2026-21
THE REGINA FIRE BYLAW, 2026
Contents
PART I: PURPOSE AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY ................................................. 1
Purpose ............................................................................................................................. 1
Statutory Authority ......................................................................................................... 1
PART II: DEFINITIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS ....................... 1
Definitions....................................................................................................................... 1
Interpretation ................................................................................................................... 6
Authority of Fire Chief ................................................................................................... 6
Purpose of the Department.............................................................................................. 7
Inspection Services ......................................................................................................... 7
Dangerous Goods Response ........................................................................................... 8
Services Outside City Jurisdiction .................................................................................. 8
PART III: MODIFICATIONS TO THE NATIONAL FIRE CODE ................................. 8
Modification of the National Fire Code of Canada ........................................................ 8
Smoke Alarms ................................................................................................................. 9
Fire Protection Systems and Building Components ..................................................... 11
Coniferous Trees ........................................................................................................... 12
Open Flames ................................................................................................................. 12
Open Air Fires............................................................................................................... 12
Vacant Buildings ........................................................................................................... 16
Street Number Address ................................................................................................. 16
Occupant Load .............................................................................................................. 16
Fuel-Fired Industrial Trucks ......................................................................................... 18
Outdoor Storage ............................................................................................................ 18
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems ......................................................................... 18
PART IV: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES .................. 18
Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician License ............................................................ 18
Commercial Cooking Equipment Technician License ................................................. 18
Special Fire Suppression System License ..................................................................... 19
Private Hydrant, Sprinkler and Standpipe System Technician License ....................... 19
Emergency Generators Inspection Technician License ................................................ 19
Fire Alarm Systems and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems .......................................... 19
License Process ............................................................................................................. 20
License Conditions........................................................................................................ 20
Suspending or Revoking License ................................................................................. 21
PART V: FIREWORKS AND SPECIAL EFFECT PYROTECHNICS .......................... 22
Sale of Consumer Fireworks ......................................................................................... 22
Display of Sale of Consumer Fireworks ....................................................................... 23
Sale and Display of Display Fireworks ........................................................................ 23
Application .................................................................................................................... 23
Setting Off Fireworks and Special Effect Pyrotechnics ............................................... 23
Fireworks Display ......................................................................................................... 24
Special Effect Pyrotechnics Event ................................................................................ 26
Specialty Effects Performance Permit .......................................................................... 30
Firecrackers Prohibited ................................................................................................. 33
Flying Lanterns or Sky Lanterns Prohibited ................................................................. 33
Delegated Authority ...................................................................................................... 33
Explosives Act .............................................................................................................. 33
PART VI: FALSE ALARMS AND STANDBY FEES ................................................... 34
False Alarm Fee ............................................................................................................ 34
Fees for Standby Services ............................................................................................. 34
PART VII: ENFORCEMENT, OFFENCES AND PENALTIES .................................... 34
Notice of Violation Offences ........................................................................................ 34
PART VIII: MISCELLANEOUS ..................................................................................... 36
Severability ................................................................................................................... 36
Repeal and Coming Into Force ..................................................................................... 36
Approved as to form this ______ day of
_________________, 20___.
City Solicitor
BYLAW NO. 2026-21
THE REGINA FIRE BYLAW, 2026
_______________________________________
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REGINA ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
PART I: PURPOSE AND STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Purpose
1
The purpose of this Bylaw is to:
(a)
acknowledge the authority of the Director as the Fire Chief and local assistant;
(b)
acknowledge the purpose of the Department as a service provider;
(c)
revise, vary and modify provisions of the National Fire Code and adopt
additional or enhanced fire safety and prevention standards;
(d)
provide for inspections required by provincial law other than The Fire Safety
Act;
(e)
regulate private inspections of certain fire safety equipment;
(f)
regulate the sale and use of fireworks and special effect pyrotechnics;
(g)
establish fees and charges for false alarms, permits and certain services
provided by the Department; and
(h)
establish additional mechanisms for enforcement of The Fire Safety Act, the
regulations to The Fire Safety Act, the National Fire Code and this Bylaw.
Statutory Authority
2
The authority for this Bylaw is section 8 and 33 of The Cities Act and section 49
of The Fire Safety Act, and the Explosives Regulations, 2013.
PART II: DEFINITIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Definitions
3
In this Bylaw:
"Chief of Police" means the Chief of the Regina Police Service and anyone acting
or authorized to act on their behalf;
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"City" means the municipal corporation of the City of Regina or the geographical
area within the City limits, as the context requires;
"City Manager" means the person appointed to the position of City Manager by
Council;
"consumer fireworks" means low-hazard fireworks designed for recreational use
and classified as Type F.1 in the federal regulations, such as cakes, fountains,
wheels, roman candles, and shot tubes;
"Council" means the Council of the City;
"cut seasoned wood" means lengths of wood that have been air-dried to reduce the
moisture content;
"Department" means the Regina Fire and Protective Services Department;
"Director" means the person appointed to the position of Director of the Regina
Fire and Protective Services Department of the City or anyone acting on their
behalf;
"display fireworks" means high-hazard fireworks that are designed for use in
fireworks displays and classified as Type F.2 in the federal regulations, such as
aerial shells, large cakes, large roman candles, and firecrackers;
"facility" means:
(a)
all alternative family care homes and care occupancies as defined in the
regulations to The Construction Codes Act including personal care homes,
convalescent homes, emergency shelters, boarding homes, group homes,
nursing homes, palliative care homes, respite homes, transition houses,
custodial homes for youth, detox homes for youth without treatment and
any home or other building where care is provided; and
(b)
child care homes and child care centres licensed by the Province of
Saskatchewan and university homestay accommodations registered by the
University of Regina;
"false alarm" means:
(a)
an alarm from a fire safety monitoring device that is not caused by heat,
smoke or fire and that initiates a request for fire rescue services where no
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danger to safety, health and welfare of people, property or the environment
exists; or
(b)
an alarm from a system intended to detect an unauthorized entry to a premises or
to alert people to the commission of an unlawful act, or both, which is directed
to the Department;
"federal regulations" means the regulations passed pursuant to the Explosives Act;
"fire alarm system" means a system consisting of a control unit and a combination
of electrical interconnected devices, which are:
(a)
designed and intended to detect a fire condition and to actuate an alert and/or
alarm signal in a building or structure; or
(b)
manually activated;
and includes the systems installed throughout any building or structure;
"Fire Chief" means the Director of Fire & Protective Services as appointed or
employed by the City and anyone authorized or delegated to act on their behalf;
"firecracker" means a small fused cylinder filled with explosive fireworks
composition and designed to produce a sound effect. They range in size from a
baby's finger (ladyfinger) to an adult's thumb (M80);
"fire inspector" means an officer who is employed by the City and authorized by
the Fire Chief to act as a municipal inspector for the purposes of The Fire Safety
Act and this Bylaw;
"Fire Marshal" means the person employed by the City appointed to the position
of Fire Marshal;
"fire pit" means a permanently affixed outdoor fire receptacle or a portable fire
receptacle, including a chiminea;
"fire protection systems" means fire alarm systems, sprinkler systems, special
extinguishing systems, standpipe and hose systems, and emergency power
installations;
"fire safety monitoring device" means any device that monitors fire-related
conditions or equipment;
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"firework" means a device containing a special effect pyrotechnic composition
that--upon functioning--will burn and/or explode to produce a visual or audible
effect (or a combination of such effects) and is intended as a form of entertainment;
"fireworks display" means a display of fireworks intended for the entertainment
of the general public or in open view of the general public;
"Fireworks Display Assistant" means a person who has been certified as a
Fireworks Display Assistant by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural
Resources Canada;
"Fireworks Display Supervisor" means a person who has been certified as a
Fireworks Display Supervisor by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural
Resources Canada;
"flying lantern" or "sky lantern" means paper or plastic devices containing a
candle or other fuel source designed to heat the air in the device so the device will
levitate;
"mobile food vendor" means an individual or business that cooks, prepares or
serves food that produces grease laden vapors from a motorized, mobile and self-
contained vehicle or trailer;
"NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association;
"non-resident carrier of dangerous goods" means a carrier of dangerous goods
that does not own or lease property within the City;
"open air fire" means any fire or burning practice that is conducted outside a
building but does not include fires in fire pits or outdoor fireplaces which comply
with the provisions of this Bylaw;
"outdoor fireplace" means an enclosed and permanently affixed outdoor fire
receptacle which incorporates a permanently affixed chimney or flue, and is
constructed of brick, rock or other masonry;
"peace officer" means a police officer or a constable appointed pursuant to any
legislation;
"Pyrotechnician" means a person who has been certified as a Pyrotechnician by
the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada;
"Risk Manager" means the Risk Manager appointed or employed by the City;
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"Senior Pyrotechnician" means a person who has been certified as a Senior
Pyrotechnician by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources
Canada;
"Special Effects Pyrotechnician" means a person who has been certified as a Special
Effects Pyrotechnician by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources
Canada;
"Special Effects Pyrotechnician - Detonating Cord" means a person who has been
certified as a Special Effects Pyrotechnician - Detonating Cord by the Explosives
Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada;
"special effect pyrotechnic" means a pyrotechnic effect that is designed for use in
the entertainment industry for stage and film and classified as Type F.3 in the
federal regulations, such as gerbs, mines, comets and airbursts;
"special effects pyrotechnics event" means an event of special effect pyrotechnics
intended for the entertainment of the public, in open view to the general public, or
in a place to which the general public may be admitted, and includes places to which
admittance to the general public is restricted by age or by invitation;
"specialty effects performance" means a performance that:
(a)
involves a specialty effect performer; or
(b)
includes effects created through the use of a device that produces a shower of
sparks without the use of fire or smoke, in open view of the general public,
or in a place to which the general public may be admitted, and includes
performances in places to which admittance to the general public is restricted
by age or by invitation;
"specialty effects performer" means a performer who includes fire in their
performance, including, but not limited to, fire jugglers, fire dancers and fire
breathers;
"special fire suppression system" means a system that uses extinguishing agents,
including but not limited to, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, wet chemical, low,
medium and high expansion foam, aerosol, clean agents and/or water mist and
includes the hardware that stores and issues the agents upon being triggered by a
fire situation. Special fire suppression systems include but are not limited to:
(a)
clean agent systems;
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(b)
carbon dioxide systems;
(c)
dry chemical systems;
(d)
wet chemical systems;
(e)
water mist systems;
(f)
foam suppression systems; and
(g)
aerosol suppression systems;
"standby" means attendance by fire personnel with fire equipment or apparatus at a
place or event other than an emergency incident or a public relations event;
"Visitor Pyrotechnician" means a person who has been certified as a Visitor
Pyrotechnician by the Explosives Regulatory Division of Natural Resources
Canada.
Interpretation
4(1)
The words and terms not specifically defined in this Bylaw shall have the meaning
prescribed in The Fire Safety Act, The Fire Safety Regulations, the National Fire
Code, the National Building Code, The Construction Codes Act, The Cities Act and
the Explosives Act, or the regulations thereto, unless otherwise modified by this
Bylaw.
(2)
Words and phrases not specifically defined in this Bylaw or in the legislation in
subsection (1), shall have the meanings which are commonly assigned to them with
reference to the context in which they are used and with reference to the specialized use
of terms within the various trades and professions to which the terminology applies.
(3)
In this Bylaw, words in the singular include the plural and words in the plural include
the singular.
Authority of Fire Chief
5(1)
The Director is appointed as the Fire Chief and the local assistant as defined in The Fire
Safety Act.
(2)
The Fire Chief is responsible for and shall carry out the daily administration and
operations of the Department and may make any policies, regulations or operating
procedures where necessary.
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(3)
The Fire Chief shall administer and enforce this Bylaw within the City and may perform
any other duties and exercise any other powers that may be delegated by Council or
authorized by provincial law.
(4)
The Fire Chief is authorized to further delegate any matter delegated to them under this
Bylaw.
Purpose of the Department
6
The Department is continued as an established service department of the City
pursuant to section 8(1)(i) of The Cities Act and is authorized to provide services
relating to emergency response and prevention as identified in s. 2 of The Fire
Safety Act and s. 331 of The Cities Act, including, but not limited to:
(a)
fire suppression;
(b)
emergency medical response;
(c)
technical rescue and recovery;
(d)
hazardous materials response;
(e)
inspection, investigation and plan review;
(f)
emergency communications and dispatch;
(g)
emergency management;
(h)
educational and training programs;
(i)
regulation of fire protection technicians; and
(j)
regulation of fireworks and special effect pyrotechnics, open air fires, and
fire pits.
Inspection Services
7(1)
In addition to the authority provided to conduct inspections pursuant to The Fire
Safety Act, the Fire Chief or a fire inspector may carry out inspections on behalf of
and at the request of an owner or operator of a facility or a mobile food vendor
where an inspection, letter of approval or report with respect to the fire safety of
the facility or the mobile food vendor is required from the local fire chief, a fire
inspector or a local assistant to the Fire Commissioner pursuant to federal or
provincial legislation.
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(2)
Where the Fire Chief or a fire inspector carries out an inspection pursuant to this section,
they shall only inspect and report on the fire safety of the facility and the fire protection
equipment in the facility as required pursuant to the applicable federal or provincial
legislation.
(3)
Inspections conducted by the Fire Chief or a fire inspector are subject to the
applicable fees established by Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.
Dangerous Goods Response
8(1)
In the event the Department is required to respond to a spill or discharge of
dangerous goods or materials from a non-resident carrier of dangerous goods, the
Department may charge the non-resident an amount equal to its direct and indirect
costs of providing the spill or discharge response service.
(2)
For the purpose of subsection (1), a spill or discharge of dangerous goods or
material includes, but is not limited to, a spill or discharge of any material or
substance that may constitute an imminent or long-term adverse effect to life,
health, property or the environment when burned, spilled, leaked or otherwise
released from its normal use, handling, storage or transportation environment.
(3)
For the purpose of subsection (1), the amount of indirect costs shall be equal to 25%
of the direct costs of the response.
Services Outside City Jurisdiction
9(1)
Pursuant to the authority of subsection 33(2) of The Cities Act, the Department may
provide and charge for its services when such services are provided outside the
jurisdiction of the City of Regina.
(2)
When services are provided pursuant to subsection (1) in the absence of a service
agreement between the City and the party to whom the services were provided, the
Department shall levy the following charges for those services:
(a)
full cost recovery for direct costs to provide the service; and
(b)
full cost recovery for indirect costs to provide the service which amount shall
be 25% of the amount of the direct costs to provide the service.
PART III: MODIFICATIONS TO THE NATIONAL FIRE CODE
Modification of the National Fire Code of Canada
10
The National Fire Code is revised, varied or modified as set forth in this Part.
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Smoke Alarms
11
Division B, Part 2, Article 2.1.3.3. is repealed and the following substituted:
"2.1.3.3. Smoke Alarms
1)
Smoke alarms conforming to CAN/ULC S531-M, "Smoke Alarms"
shall be installed in each dwelling unit and, except for care, treatment
or detention occupancies required to have a fire alarm system, in each
sleeping room not within a dwelling unit.
2)
Smoke alarms within dwelling units shall be installed between each
sleeping area and the remainder of the dwelling unit, and where the
sleeping areas are served by hallways, the smoke alarms shall be
installed in the hallways.
3)
Smoke alarms shall be in conformance with CAN/ULC-S553,
"Installation of Smoke Alarms".
4)
Smoke alarms are permitted to be battery operated.
5)
Smoke alarms shall be maintained in an operable condition at all
times.
6)
For the purposes of Sentence 7) "building" means a building that
contains:
a)
more than one dwelling unit;
b)
one or more building units that are not occupied by the owner
of the building; or
c)
a dwelling unit or units containing one or more sleeping
rooms or sleeping areas where lodging, with or without
meals, is provided for a fee, such as rooming houses or
lodging houses but not including hotel or care occupancies.
7)
Notwithstanding Sentences 3) and 4), the owner of a building
defined in Sentence 6) shall ensure that the smoke alarms contained
in the building:
a)
are installed with permanent connections to an electrical
circuit;
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b)
have no disconnect switches between the overcurrent device
and the smoke alarm;
c)
are provided with a battery as an alternative power source
that can continue to provide power to the smoke alarm for a
period of no less than 7 days in normal conditions followed
by 4 minutes of alarm;
d)
are inspected and tested at least once every six months to
ensure that they are still in place and operable;
e)
are tested before commencement of each new tenancy in the
dwelling unit; and
f)
are replaced in conformance with CAN/ULC-S553-14.
8)
The owner of a building or the owner's authorized agent shall
conduct the inspection and testing required by Sentences 7d) and
e).
9)
Where a building contains either more than one dwelling unit or
one or more dwelling units that are not occupied by the owner of
the building (such as revenue units), the owner or the owner's
authorized agent shall maintain a record of all inspections and tests
required pursuant to Sentence 7d) and e) for a period of at least two
years.
10) Where a fire inspector requests a copy of any record required to be
kept pursuant to Sentence 9) the owner or the owner's authorized
agent shall immediately produce the original record and promptly
provide a copy of the record on demand by an inspector.
11) The record required by Sentence 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 conducting the inspection;
d)
the condition, maintenance and operation of the smoke
alarm, including any deficiencies; and
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e)
any corrective measures that were taken."
Fire Protection Systems and Building Components
12
The following article is added after Division B, Part 2, Article 2.1.3.7.:
"2.1.3.8. Fire Protection Systems
1)
Each manual fire alarm pull station in a building shall be:
a)
accessible;
b)
unobstructed;
c)
visible; and
d)
of the same general type as the others in the building.
2)
When a fire protection system in a building is a repeated source of
false alarms, which alarms are, in the opinion of a fire inspector,
caused by:
a)
the elements or design of the system;
b)
the environment of the system; or
c)
the location of the alarm pull stations in the building;
the owner shall remedy the problems as ordered by the fire
inspector, within the time specified in the order.
3)
No person shall tamper with:
a)
exit doors, exit signs or emergency lighting;
b)
portable or fixed fire extinguishing equipment;
c)
automatic sprinkler systems;
d)
fire, heat, or smoke detection devices; or
e)
fire alarm devices or systems."
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Coniferous Trees
13
Division B, Part 2, Subsection 2.3.1. is modified by adding the following after Article
2.3.1.4.:
"2.3.1.5. Sale of coniferous trees
1)
In a heated building, no person shall sell, or offer for sale, any fir,
pine, balsam, spruce or other variety of coniferous tree except where
the tree is living and rooted in soil with sufficient moisture to sustain
the tree.
2)
No person shall display any live cut fir, pine, balsam, spruce or other
variety of coniferous tree, wreath or boughs in exits, foyers and
corridors required as a means of egress in any building, excluding
residential suites and residential dwelling units."
Open Flames
14
Division B, Part 2, Article 2.4.3.1. is repealed and the following substituted:
"2.4.3.1. Open Flames
1)
Open flames whose quantity and method of use create a fire hazard
shall not be permitted in or near buildings that are used for the
following:
a)
assembly occupancies; or
b)
dining areas in Group B, Division 2 and 3 care and treatment
occupancies."
Open Air Fires
15
Division B, Part 2, Subsection 2.4.5 is repealed and the following substituted:
"2.4.5. Open Air Fires
2.4.5.1. Open Air Fires
1)
No person shall start, maintain, continue, suffer or allow an open
air fire within the City unless that person has first obtained a permit
authorizing such a fire from the Fire Chief.
2)
Notwithstanding Sentence 1), a permit shall not be required for an
open air fire where:
a)
the open air fire is used for cooking on a grill or barbecue;
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b)
the open air fire is contained within a gas or wood-burning
outdoor fire pit, fireplace, fire bowl, or similar receptacle
located on residential property, provided that the receptacle
conforms to Article 2.4.5.2 of this Bylaw; or
c)
the open air fire is located in a designated permanent fire pit
or barbecue installed by the City in approved park locations
and no fire ban is in effect.
3)
An application for an open air fire permit shall:
a)
be submitted by the applicant prior to the intended date of
the open air fire;
b)
be made in a form approved by the Fire Chief and contain
the following information:
(i)
the name, address, and signature of the person or
persons conducting the open air fire;
(ii)
the date, time and duration of the proposed open air
fire;
(iii)
the type of receptacle being used for the open air fire;
(iv)
the location of the open air fire (address), including
a site plan with the fire location identified;
(v)
a diagram of the grounds on which the open air fire
will be held, showing the location of all highways,
railroads, streets, overhead wires and obstructions,
buildings, and other structures;
(vi)
a picture of the receptacle to be used;
(vii) written consent from the owner of the property on
which the proposed open air fire will be held;
(viii) any other information requested by the Fire Chief;
and
c)
be accompanied by payment of the applicable fee as
established by Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.
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4)
The Fire Chief may refuse to issue a permit for an open air fire if,
in their opinion:
a)
the application for the permit is unsatisfactory or incomplete;
b)
the proposed open air fire or its proposed location will be
inadequately equipped with fire safety or suppression
equipment; or
c)
the open air fire or its proposed location presents a danger to
public health or safety.
5)
No person shall deviate from the terms and conditions of an open
air fire permit.
6)
The Fire Chief may temporarily or permanently suspend or
terminate any open air fire if, in their opinion, it:
a)
is or is threatening to become a danger to any property or to
public health or safety;
b)
is inadequately equipped with fire safety or suppression
equipment; or
c)
does not meet the terms of the permit.
7)
If an inspection or demonstration is necessary to determine whether
an open air fire can be performed safely, the Fire Chief may require
any or all of the following:
a)
an inspection of the location of the proposed open air fire;
b)
an inspection of the receptacle and fire safety equipment
proposed to be used in the open air fire;
c)
a demonstration of the open air fire.
2.4.5.2. Fire Pits and Outdoor Fireplaces
1)
Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces shall meet the following
requirements:
a)
the fire shall be contained in a non-combustible receptacle
constructed of concrete, clay, brick or sheet metal with a
minimum 18 gauge thickness;
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b)
the receptacle shall be covered with a heavy gauge metal
screen with openings not exceeding 13 millimetres; and
c)
the size of the fire box of any receptacle shall not exceed 82
centimetres in any dimension.
2)
No person shall suffer or permit the burning of any material other
than charcoal, cut seasoned wood or manufactured fire logs in a
fire pit or outdoor fireplace.
3)
No fire pit or outdoor fireplace shall be located closer than 3 metres
to any combustible material, building, porch, deck, similar amenity
space and property line.
4)
No fire pit or outdoor fireplace shall be used on an apartment
balcony.
5)
Fire pits or outdoor fireplaces shall be situated on a non-
combustible surface.
6)
Use of fire pits and outdoor fireplaces shall be supervised by a
person of 18 years of age or older.
7)
If smoke from a fire pit or outdoor fireplace causes an unreasonable
interference with the use and enjoyment of another person's
property, the fire shall be extinguished immediately.
8)
Fire pits or outdoor fireplaces shall not be used in windy
conditions.
9)
Fire pits or outdoor fireplaces shall be located so as to be clear of
overhangs such as tree branches, utility lines and structures.
10) No person shall use or operate a fire pit or outdoor fireplace without
a means of extinguishing the fire readily accessible at all times
while the fire is burning.
11) No person shall use a fire pit or outdoor fireplace between the hours
of 1:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
12) Where requested by the Fire Chief, a fire inspector or a peace officer, a
person shall extinguish a fire in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace.
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13) Notwithstanding any provision of this Bylaw, the Fire Chief may
declare a complete ban of any burning of any kind in the City.
14) No person shall ignite or allow any kind of fire when a complete
ban on burning has been declared by the Fire Chief."
Vacant Buildings
16
Division B, Part 2, Subsection 2.4.6. is repealed and the following substituted:
"2.4.6. Vacant Buildings
2.4.6.1. Security
1)
Vacant buildings shall be secured against unauthorized entry. (See
Note A-2.4.6.1.(1).)
2.4.6.2 Security for Fire Damaged Buildings
1)
Unless the building has already been secured by a fire inspector in
accordance with s. 22(2)(b) of The Fire Safety Act, where a
building is damaged by fire or explosion, the owner of the building
shall secure the building against unauthorized entry immediately
after the fire has been extinguished."
Street Number Address
17
The following article is added after Division B, Part 2, Article 2.5.1.5.:
"2.5.1.6. Street Number Address
1)
Every owner of a building shall install the street number for that
building on the front of the building or in some other conspicuous
location in front of the building so that the street number is legible
and visible from the street."
Occupant Load
18
Division B, Part 2, Article 2.7.1.3. is repealed and the following substituted:
"2.7.1.3. Occupant Load
1)
Where a floor area or part of a floor area is used for an assembly
occupancy with an occupant load greater than 60, or an assembly
occupancy serving alcohol, the owner or lessee of the premises shall
apply to the Fire Marshal for an occupant load limit card for that floor
area or part of a floor area.
2)
The maximum permissible occupant load for any room shall be
calculated on the basis of the lesser of:
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a)
the occupant load calculated in accordance with Division B, Part
3, of the National Building Code of Canada; or
b)
the occupant load for which means of egress are provided as
calculated in accordance with the National Fire Code.
3)
On request of the Fire Chief a building owner or tenant shall
calculate and determine the occupant load for a floor area or part
of a floor area in accordance with Sentence 1) and provide the
information to the Fire Chief for review and approval.
4)
If the Fire Chief is satisfied that the occupant load for a floor area
or part of a floor area has been properly calculated in accordance
with Sentence 2), the Fire Chief will issue an occupant load limit
card to the owner.
5)
No owner or lessee shall permit the number of occupants of a floor
area or part of a floor area to exceed the maximum occupant load
for that floor area as shown on the occupant load limit card issued
by the Fire Chief.
6)
In all assembly occupancies, the owner or lessee of the premises shall
post the occupant load limit card in a conspicuous location acceptable
to the Fire Chief.
7)
In assembly occupancies where the owner leases the premises to
another person, upon the request by the Fire Chief, the owner shall
provide the Fire Chief within 15 days of the request either:
a)
a statutory declaration stating the full legal name of the lessee,
the address of the leased premises, that the lessee is lawfully
entitled to possession of the premises and the period of time that
the lessee is lawfully entitled to possession of the premises; or
b)
a copy of a current lease agreement that shows that the lessee is
lawfully entitled to possession of the premises.
8)
Notwithstanding the repeal of Bylaw No. 2018-49, all occupant load
limit cards issued pursuant to that bylaw remain in force until such time
as replaced by an occupant load limit card issued pursuant to this Bylaw
and may be enforced as if the card had been issued pursuant to this
Bylaw."
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Fuel-Fired Industrial Trucks
19
The following clause is added after Division B, Part 3, Clause 3.1.3.2.3)d):
"and
e)
the industrial truck is parked at a location approved by the authority
having jurisdiction."
Outdoor Storage
20
Division B, Part 4 is modified by adding the following article after Article 4.2.4.6.:
"4.2.4.7. Outdoor Storage
1) Not more than 50L of flammable liquids and combustible liquids,
of which not more than 30L shall be Class I liquids, are permitted to be
stored on a residential property outside a dwelling unit or associated
garage or shed."
Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
21
Division B, Part 6, is modified by adding the following after Article 6.4.1.1.:
6.4.2. Hydrants
6.4.2.1 Maintenance
1)
No person shall erect, place, allow or maintain a fence, shrub, tree
or other object within one metre of a hydrant.
2)
No person shall alter the appearance or colour of a hydrant owned
by the City of Regina."
PART IV: INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician License
22
No person shall inspect, test or maintain a portable fire extinguisher located in the
City without having first obtained a Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician License
or a Provisional Portable Fire Extinguisher License issued by the Fire Chief
pursuant to this Part.
Commercial Cooking Equipment Technician License
23
No person shall inspect, test or maintain commercial cooking equipment, including
exhaust, cooking appliances and fire protection systems, located in the City without
having first obtained a Commercial Cooking Equipment Technician License or a
Provisional Commercial Cooking Equipment Technician License issued by the Fire
Chief pursuant to this Part.
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Special Fire Suppression System License
24
No person shall inspect, test or maintain a Special Fire Suppression System in the
City without having first obtained a Special Fire Suppression System Technician
License or a Provisional Special Fire Suppression System Technician License
issued by the Fire Chief pursuant to this Part.
Private Hydrant, Sprinkler and Standpipe System Technician License
25
No person shall inspect, test or maintain a private hydrant, sprinkler and standpipe
system located in the City without having first obtained a Private Hydrant, Sprinkler
and Standpipe System Technician License or a Provisional Private Hydrant,
Sprinkler and Standpipe System Technician License issued by the Fire Chief
pursuant to this Part.
Emergency Generators Inspection Technician License
26
No person shall inspect, test or maintain an emergency generator located in the City
without having first obtained an Emergency Generator Technician License or a
Provisional Emergency Generator Technician License issued by the Fire Chief
pursuant to this Part.
Fire Alarm Systems and Addressable Fire Alarm Systems
27(1) 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.
(2)
No person shall program or modify an addressable fire alarm system unless they
are authorized factory trained personnel.
(3)
No person shall inspect, test or maintain:
(a)
an addressable fire alarm system located in the City without having first
obtained an Addressable Fire Alarm System Technician License or a
Provisional Addressable Fire Alarm System Technician License issued by
the Fire Chief pursuant to this Part; or
(b)
a fire alarm system, other than an addressable fire alarm system, located in
the City without having first obtained a Fire Alarm System Technician
License or a Provisional Fire Alarm System Technician License issued by
the Fire Chief pursuant to this Part.
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License Process
28(1) A person may apply to the Fire Chief for any license required to be obtained by
this Part.
(2)
An application for a license shall:
(a)
be made in the form established by the Fire Chief;
(b)
be accompanied by proof acceptable to the Fire Chief that the license
applicant holds the applicable certification or qualification for the license
sought as specified in Schedule "B" to this Bylaw or that the license
applicant holds qualifications equivalent to those set out in Schedule "B"
to this Bylaw; and
(c)
be accompanied by the fee established for the license as specified in
Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.
(3)
Upon receipt of an application for a license, the Fire Chief shall review the
application and:
(a)
if satisfied that all criteria applicable to the license have been met, issue a
license and an identification number to the applicant;
(b)
if satisfied that criteria applicable for a provisional license have been met,
issue a provisional license and an identification number to the applicant;
or
(c)
if not satisfied that all criteria applicable to the license have been met and
that the criteria applicable for a provisional license have not been met,
refuse to issue a license and provide written reasons for the refusal to the
applicant.
License Conditions
29(1) The conditions identified in this section apply to all licenses issued under this Part.
(2)
The license holder shall include their identification number on any work performed
by them pursuant to the license as specified on Schedule "B" to this Bylaw.
(3)
A license holder shall, within 15 days after the change, advise the Fire Chief of any
change in any information contained on the license application form submitted to
obtain the license.
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(4)
Subject to section 30 of this Bylaw, a license issued pursuant to this Part shall be
valid for the period specified in Schedule B to this Bylaw. At the end of the license
term, the license, and all rights to conduct work associated with the license, are
expired.
Suspending or Revoking License
30(1) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Fire Chief may suspend or revoke a
license issued under this Part if the Fire Chief is satisfied that the license
holder:
(a) made any false or misleading statement in a license application or in
presenting evidence of qualifications;
(b) has ceased to maintain the qualifications necessary to be eligible for the
license or has had any qualification applicable to license eligibility
suspended or revoked by the body authorized to issue the qualification;
(c)
has been subject to discipline by a body authorized to issue a qualification
applicable to license eligibility;
(d)
undertook to complete or completed actions outside of the authorized
scope of the license holder's license;
(e) performed any other action in connection with activities performed
under the license that, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, is negligent
or malicious;
(f)
has failed to pay a license fee by the time set by the Fire Chief;
(g) contravened any provision of The Fire Safety Act, the National Fire Code
or this Bylaw or any condition attached to the license holder's license;
(h) lacks the capacity to properly conduct the activities to which the license
relates;
(i)
provided any false or misleading information to a fire inspector about work
the license holder intends to complete, undertook to complete or
completed; or
(j)
has engaged in any other activities or has done or failed to do any other
thing that, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, makes it in the public
interest to suspend or revoke a license.
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(2)
Further to subsection (1), the Fire Chief may suspend or revoke a license if,
in the opinion of the Fire Chief, it is in the public interest to do so.
(3)
Subject to subsection (7), the Fire Chief shall not suspend or revoke a license
until:
(a)
the license holder has been notified in writing by email or by regular
mail of the Fire Chief's intention to suspend or revoke the license;
(b)
the license holder has been given the opportunity to make written
representations to the Fire Chief with respect to the suspension or
revocation; and
(c)
30 calendar days have elapsed from the date of the notice issued pursuant
to clause (a).
(4)
After considering any written representations received pursuant to clause
(3)(b), the Fire Chief shall:
(a)
confirm the suspension or revocation decision;
(b)
vary the suspension or revocation decision; or
(c)
cancel the suspension or revocation decision.
(5)
The Fire Chief shall give the license holder written notice of the decision, including
reasons for the decision, within 10 business days after the written representations
are received.
(6)
A notice issued pursuant to clause (3)(a) is deemed to have been received
5 days after it was sent.
(7)
Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (3), the Fire Chief may immediately revoke
any license issued in error and notify the license holder within 5 days after the
revocation.
PART V: FIREWORKS AND SPECIAL EFFECT PYROTECHNICS
Sale of Consumer Fireworks
31(1) No person shall sell consumer fireworks within the City, except on New Year's
Day, Canada Day and Victoria Day or the 10 days immediately preceding New
Year's Day, Canada Day and Victoria Day.
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(2)
No person shall sell consumer fireworks within the City to any person under the
age of 18 years.
(3)
No person shall sell consumer fireworks within the City without having first
obtained an annual fireworks sale permit from the Fire Chief.
(4)
Applications for an annual consumer fireworks sale permit shall be made in writing
to the Fire Chief and shall be accompanied by payment of the applicable fee as
established by Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.
Display for Sale of Consumer Fireworks
32
Consumer fireworks shall not be displayed for sale within the City unless:
(a)
the fireworks are displayed in a display case, package or other suitable
receptacle that is not accessible to the public;
(b)
the display case, package or other suitable receptacle in which the fireworks
are displayed is not in close proximity to flammable material and not in a
location where the fireworks will be exposed to the rays of the sun or excess
heat;
(c)
the fireworks are displayed in lots not exceeding 25 kilograms each gross
weight; and
(d)
the fireworks are dispensed from the display case, package or other suitable
receptacle only by the vendor or the vendor's employees.
Sale and Display of Display Fireworks
33
Display fireworks shall not be displayed for sale or sold in the City.
Application
34
Sections 31 and 33 do not apply to sales of fireworks to a Fireworks Display
Supervisor, a Fireworks Display Assistant, a Special Effects Pyrotechnician, a
Pyrotechnician, Senior Pyrotechnician, Special Effects Pyrotechnician-Detonating
Cord or a Visitor Pyrotechnician for use in a fireworks display or a special effect
pyrotechnics event authorized pursuant to this Bylaw.
Setting Off Fireworks and Special Effect Pyrotechnics
35
No person shall set off any of the following within the City:
(a)
fireworks, unless they are set off as part of a permitted fireworks display;
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(b)
special effect pyrotechnics, unless they are set off as part of a permitted
special effect pyrotechnics event.
Fireworks Display
36(1) A fireworks display shall be held only:
(a)
in public places approved by the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police;
(b)
at a safe distance from all combustible materials and all highways, railroads,
overhead wires, buildings and other structures; and
(c)
under the supervision of a Fireworks Display Supervisor for display
fireworks or a Fireworks Display Assistant for consumer fireworks.
(2)
No person shall hold a fireworks display unless the Fireworks Display Supervisor
or Fireworks Display Assistant responsible for the fireworks display has obtained
a permit from the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police.
(3)
All fireworks display permit applications (display fireworks & consumer
fireworks) shall:
(a)
be submitted by a Fireworks Display Supervisor or Fireworks Display
Assistant to the Fire Chief not later than 14 days before the intended date of
the fireworks display;
(b)
be accompanied by payment of the applicable fee established by Schedule
"A" to this Bylaw;
(c)
be made in a form approved by the Fire Chief and contain the following
information:
(i)
the name, address and signature of the person or persons sponsoring
the proposed fireworks display;
(ii)
the name, certification number and signature of the Fireworks
Display Supervisor or Fireworks Display Assistant;
(iii)
the name of the person that will conduct the proposed fireworks
display;
(iv)
the date and time of the proposed fireworks display;
(v)
a detailed description of the proposed fireworks display;
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(vi)
the exact location for the proposed fireworks display including a
diagram of the grounds on which it will be held, showing the point
from where the fireworks will be discharged, the location of all
highways, railroads, overhead wires and obstructions, buildings and
other structures, and the lines behind which the audience will be
restrained;
(vii)
written consent from the owner of the property on which the
proposed fireworks display will be held;
(viii) the size, number and type of all fireworks proposed to be discharged,
including the number of set pieces, shells, and other items;
(ix)
a description of the shells including their diameter and whether they
are single, multiple break or salute shells;
(x)
the manner and place of storage of all fireworks prior to, during and
after the display;
(xi)
the name and address of the vendor or vendors that supplied all the
fireworks proposed to be used in the display;
(xii)
proof of General Liability Insurance with coverage of at least
$5,000,000 per occurrence in a form acceptable to the City's Risk
Manager; and
(xiii) any other information requested by either the Fire Chief or the Chief
of Police.
(4)
The Fire Chief or Chief of Police may refuse to issue a permit for a fireworks
display if, in either of their opinion:
(a)
the application for the permit is unsatisfactory or incomplete;
(b)
the proposed fireworks display or its proposed location will be
inadequately equipped with fire safety or suppression equipment; or
(c)
the fireworks display or its proposed location presents a danger to public
health or safety.
(5)
A fireworks display permit may be granted subject to terms and conditions as
imposed by the Fire Chief and Chief of Police. Amendments to the terms and
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conditions of the permit shall be in writing and approved by the Fire Chief and
Chief of Police.
(6)
No person shall deviate from the terms and condition of a fireworks display permit.
(7)
A fireworks display shall be conducted in a manner consistent with procedures
listed in the most recent Display Fireworks Manual distributed by the Explosives
Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada.
(8)
The Fire Chief or Chief of Police may temporarily or permanently suspend or
terminate any fireworks display if, in either of their opinion, it:
(a)
is or is threatening to become a danger to any property or to public health
or safety;
(b)
is inadequately equipped with fire safety or suppression equipment; or
(c)
does not meet the terms of the permit.
(9)
If an inspection or demonstration is necessary to determine whether a fireworks
display can be performed safely before its intended audience, the Fire Chief or the
Chief of Police may require any or all of the following:
(a)
an inspection of the location of the proposed display;
(b)
an inspection of the equipment proposed to be used in the display;
(c)
a demonstration of the display.
(10)
All unused fireworks from, and all debris created by, a fireworks display shall be
safely removed and disposed of by the responsible Fireworks Display Supervisor
or Fireworks Display Assistant immediately after the display.
Special Effect Pyrotechnics Event
37(1) A special effect pyrotechnics event shall be held only:
(a)
in locations approved by the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police; and
(b)
under the supervision of a Pyrotechnician, Senior Pyrotechnician, Special
Effects Pyrotechnician, Special Effect Pyrotechnician-Detonating Cord or
a Visitor Pyrotechnician.
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(2)
No person shall stage a special effect pyrotechnics event unless the Pyrotechnician,
Senior
Pyrotechnician,
Special
Effects
Pyrotechnician,
Special
Effect
Pyrotechnician-Detonating Cord or a Visitor Pyrotechnician responsible for the
special effect pyrotechnics event has obtained a special effect pyrotechnics event
permit from the Fire Chief and the Chief of Police.
(3)
An application for a special effects pyrotechnics event permit shall:
(a)
be submitted by a Pyrotechnician, Senior Pyrotechnician, Special Effects
Pyrotechnician, Special Effect Pyrotechnician-Detonating Cord or a Visitor
Pyrotechnician to the Fire Chief not later than 14 days before the intended
date of the special effect pyrotechnics event;
(b)
be accompanied by payment of the applicable fee as established by
Schedule "A" to this Bylaw; and
(c)
shall be made in a form approved by the Fire Chief and shall contain the
following information:
(i)
the name, address and signature of the person or persons sponsoring
the proposed special effect pyrotechnics event;
(ii)
the name, certification number and signature of the Pyrotechnician,
Senior Pyrotechnician, Special Effects Pyrotechnician, Special
Effect Pyrotechnician-Detonating Cord or Visitor Pyrotechnician;
(iii)
the name of the person that will conduct the proposed special effect
pyrotechnics event;
(iv)
the date, location and time of the proposed special effect
pyrotechnics event;
(v)
a detailed description of the proposed special effect pyrotechnics
event, technical data sheets for any products that have a
manufacturer's recommended radial safety distance greater than
five (5) metres;
(vi)
a special effect pyrotechnics event plan showing:
1.
a sketch of the location;
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2.
the exact distance of all special effect pyrotechnics materials
and devices from the audience, performers, staging, sets,
properties and curtains;
3.
a legend of symbols for each special effect pyrotechnics
material and device with the numbers of each and, for binary
powders, the load values;
4.
the ceiling height of the building;
5.
the amounts of special effect pyrotechnics materials and the
devices that will be used;
6.
descriptions of the cueing of each special effect
pyrotechnics; and
7.
the clearly marked exits from the building.
(vii)
written consent from the owner of the property on which the
proposed special effect pyrotechnics event will be held;
(viii) the proposed location and manner of storage of all the special effect
pyrotechnics materials prior to, during, and after the special effect
pyrotechnics event;
(ix)
the name and address of the vendor or vendors proposed to supply
the special effect pyrotechnics materials used in the event;
(x)
proof of General Liability Insurance with coverage of at least
$5,000,000 per occurrence in a form acceptable to the City's Risk
Manager; and
(xi)
any other information requested by either the Fire Chief or the Chief
of Police.
(4)
The Fire Chief or Chief of Police may refuse to issue a permit for a special effect
pyrotechnics event if, in either of their opinion:
(a)
the application for the permit is unsatisfactory;
(b)
the proposed special effect pyrotechnics event or its location will be
inadequately equipped with fire safety or suppression equipment; or
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(c)
the special effect pyrotechnics event or its proposed location presents a
danger to public health or safety.
(5)
A special effect pyrotechnics event permit may be granted subject to terms and
conditions as imposed by the Fire Chief and Chief of Police. Amendments to the
terms and conditions of the permit shall be in writing and approved by the Fire
Chief and Chief of Police.
(6)
No person shall deviate from the terms and condition of a special effect
pyrotechnics event permit.
(7)
The Fire Chief or Chief of Police may temporarily or permanently suspend or
terminate any special effect pyrotechnics event if, in either of their opinion, it:
(a)
is or is threatening to become a danger to any property or to public health
or safety;
(b)
is inadequately equipped with fire safety or suppression equipment; or
(c)
does not meet the terms of the permit.
(8)
If an inspection or demonstration is necessary to determine whether a special effect
pyrotechnics event can be performed safely before its intended audience, the Fire
Chief or the Chief of Police may require any or all of the following:
(a)
an inspection of the proposed location of the special effect pyrotechnics
event;
(b)
an inspection of the equipment proposed to be used in the special effect
pyrotechnics event;
(c)
a demonstration of the special effect pyrotechnics event.
(9)
One permit may be made to authorize repeat performances of a special effect
pyrotechnics event occurring on the dates specified in the permit.
(10)
A special effect pyrotechnics event shall only be held under the supervision of the
Pyrotechnician, Senior Pyrotechnician, Special Effects Pyrotechnician, Special
Effect Pyrotechnician-Detonating Cord or Visitor Pyrotechnician on the dates, the
times and at the places set out in the permit.
(11)
A special effect pyrotechnics event may be held or continued only if:
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(a)
all the safety procedures listed in the most recent Special Effect
Pyrotechnics Manual distributed by the Explosives Regulatory Division of
Natural Resources Canada are followed;
(b)
all proper precautions are being observed to keep spectators at a safe
distance;
(c)
suitable fire extinguishers or other proper means of extinguishing fires are
present; and
(d)
a suitable fallout zone is established which takes into account the properties
of the special effect pyrotechnics to be used, how they will be positioned,
the instructions of the person who obtained their authorization, the weather
conditions if the special effect pyrotechnic event is to be held outdoors and
the likelihood of harm to people or property resulting from the use of the
special effect pyrotechnics.
(12)
A special effect pyrotechnic must not be fired if a circumstance occurs that could
increase the likelihood of harm to people or property.
(13)
A special effect pyrotechnics event must be postponed or stopped if unfavourable
weather conditions develop, a special effect pyrotechnic malfunctions or any
other circumstance occurs that could increase the likelihood of harm to people or
property.
(14)
All unused special effect pyrotechnics from, and all debris created by, a special
effect pyrotechnics event shall be safely removed and disposed of by the
Pyrotechnician, Senior Pyrotechnician, Special Effects Pyrotechnician, Special
Effect Pyrotechnician-Detonating Cord or Visitor Pyrotechnician immediately
after the special effect pyrotechnics event.
Specialty Effects Performance Permit
38(1) No person shall engage in a specialty effects performance unless they have
obtained a specialty effects performance permit from the Fire Chief.
(2)
A special effect pyrotechnics event shall be held only in locations approved by the
Fire Chief.
(3)
An application for a specialty effects performance permit shall:
(a)
be submitted by the specialty effects performer to the Fire Chief not later
than 14 days before the intended date of the specialty effects performance;
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(b)
be accompanied by payment of the applicable fee as established by
Schedule "A" to this Bylaw; and
(c)
be made in a form approved by the Fire Chief and contain the following
information:
(i)
the name, address and signature of the person or persons sponsoring
the proposed specialty effects performance;
(ii)
the name and signature of the specialty effects performer;
(iii)
the date, location and time of the proposed specialty effects
performance;
(iv) a detailed description of the proposed specialty effects performance;
(v)
a specialty effects performance plan showing:
1.
a sketch of the location;
2.
the exact distance of all specialty effects performance
materials and devices from the audience, performers,
staging, sets, properties and curtains;
3.
the ceiling height of any building if the performance is to
be indoors;
4.
the amounts of specialty effects performance materials and
the devices that will be used; and
5.
the clearly marked exits from the building;
(vi)
written consent from the owner of the property on which the
proposed specialty effects performance exhibition will be held;
(vii)
the proposed location and manner of storage of all the specialty
effects performance materials prior to, during, and after the
specialty effects performance;
(viii) the name and address of the vendor or vendors proposed to supply
the specialty effects performance materials used in the
performance;
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(ix)
proof of General Liability Insurance with coverage of at least
$5,000,000 per occurrence in a form acceptable to the City's Risk
Manager; and
(x)
any other information requested by the Fire Chief.
(4)
The Fire Chief may refuse to issue a permit for a specialty effects performance
exhibition if, in their opinion:
(a)
the application for the permit is incomplete or unsatisfactory;
(b)
the proposed specialty effects performance or its location will be
inadequately equipped with fire safety or suppression equipment; or
(c)
the specialty effects performance or its proposed location presents a
danger to public health or safety.
(5)
A specialty effects performance permit may be granted subject to terms and
conditions as imposed by the Fire Chief. Amendments to the terms and conditions
of the permit shall be in writing and approved by the Fire Chief.
(6)
No person shall deviate from the terms and condition of a specialty effects
performance permit.
(7)
The Fire Chief may temporarily or permanently suspend or terminate any
specialty effects performance if, in their opinion, it:
(a)
is or is threatening to become a danger to any property or to public health
or safety;
(b)
the location is inadequately equipped with fire safety or suppression
equipment; or
(c)
the specialty effects performer or the specialty effects performance do not
meet the terms of the permit.
(8)
If an inspection or demonstration is necessary to determine whether a specialty
effects performance can be performed safely before its intended audience, the Fire
Chief may require any or all of the following:
(a)
an inspection of the proposed location of the specialty effects
performance;
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(b)
an inspection of the equipment proposed to be used in the specialty effects
performance;
(c)
a demonstration of the specialty effects performance.
(9)
One permit may be granted to authorize repeat performances of a specialty effects
performance exhibition occurring on the dates specified in the permit.
(10)
A specialty effects performance shall only be held on the dates, the times and at
the places set out in the permit.
(11)
A specialty effects performance may be held or continued only if:
(a)
all proper precautions are being observed to keep spectators at a safe
distance; and
(b)
suitable fire extinguishers or other proper means of extinguishing fires are
present.
(12)
All unused specialty effects performance materials, and all debris created by, a
specialty effects performance shall be safely removed and disposed of by the
specialty effects performer immediately after the specialty effects performance.
Firecrackers Prohibited
39(1) No person shall sell firecrackers within the City.
(2)
No person shall set off or otherwise use firecrackers within the City.
Flying Lanterns or Sky Lanterns Prohibited
40
No person shall launch a flying lantern or sky lantern within the City or suffer or permit a
flying lantern or sky lantern to be launched from property they own or control.
Delegated Authority
41(1) The City Manager and the Risk Manager have the authority to consent to a fireworks
display or a special effect pyrotechnics event to be held on property owned or
controlled by the City.
(2)
The City Manager may appoint a person to exercise the authority granted in subsection
(1).
Explosives Act
42(1) This Bylaw is subject to the Explosives Act and the federal regulations.
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(2)
Where there is a conflict between this Bylaw and the Explosives Act or the federal
regulations, the Explosives Act or the federal regulations will take precedence to the
extent of the conflict.
PART VI: FALSE ALARMS AND STANDBY FEES
False Alarm Fee
43(1) The Department may charge a fee, as established by Schedule "A" to this Bylaw,
for responding to a false alarm where the Department responds to more than one
false alarm at the same address within the same calendar year.
(2)
If the Department is dispatched to respond to an alarm but is notified prior to
arriving at the property that the alarm is a false alarm, the fee established by
Schedule "A" continues to apply.
(3)
The Department will issue invoices for the fees assessed pursuant to this Bylaw at
such times in such a manner as the Department considers appropriate.
(4)
The total amount of an invoice is due 30 days from the invoice date. Overdue
invoices are subject to interest charges.
(5)
Any cheque returned to the Department by the financial institution of an owner for
any reason will be assessed the charge established pursuant to section 5 of Schedule
"B" to The Regina Administration Bylaw, No. 2003-69.
(6)
Where an owner fails to pay any fee assessed pursuant to this Bylaw within 60 days
after the amount becomes dues and payable, the Department may cause the
outstanding amount to be added to the tax roll of the parcel or parcels of land
comprising the alarm site in accordance with section 333(1) of The Cities Act.
Fees for Standby Services
44
The Department may charge a fee, as established by Schedule "A" to this Bylaw,
for requested standby services.
PART VII: ENFORCEMENT, OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
Notice of Violation Offences
45(1) Every person who fails to comply with a provision of The Fire Safety Act, the regulations
to The Fire Safety Act, the National Fire Code, a standard adopted by the National Fire
Code, this Bylaw or the Explosives Act or the federal regulations commits an offence of
this Bylaw.
(2)
When the Fire Chief or a fire inspector has reason to believe that a person has committed
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an offence of this Bylaw, the Fire Chief or fire inspector may issue a notice of violation
to the person in contravention.
(3)
Where a notice of violation is issued, a person may make a voluntary payment of $300.00
for that violation, if the person does so before the specified date set out in the notice of
violation.
(4)
Where the Fire Chief or any other agency approved by the Fire Chief receives a voluntary
payment pursuant to subsection (3) before a summons is issued, the person receiving the
notice of violation shall not be liable to prosecution for the alleged contravention.
(5)
Where the Fire Chief receives a voluntary payment within 14 days after issuance of the
notice of violation, the Fire Chief or any other agency approved by the Fire Chief, may
reduce the prescribed amount by $50.
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PART VIII: MISCELLANEOUS
Severability
46
If any section, subsection, Sentence, clause, phrase or other portion of this Bylaw is for
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, that
portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and the holding of
the court shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the Bylaw.
Repeal and Coming Into Force
47
Bylaw No. 2018-49, being The Regina Fire Bylaw, 2018 is repealed.
48
This Bylaw comes into force on the date of approval by the Minister Responsible for the
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS
22nd
DAY OF
April
2026.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 22nd DAY OF
April
2026.
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 22nd DAY OF
April
2026.
Mayor
Acting City Clerk
(SEAL)
CERTIFIED A TRUE COPY
City Clerk
Approved by the Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan
Public Safety Agency
this
day of
,
2026.
_________________
Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency
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Schedule "A"
Fees
Fee
(not including applicable taxes)
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
Inspection Services:
Facility Inspection Per
visit
$120
$120
$120
$120
$120
Mobile food vendor
inspection
$70
$72
$74
$76
$78
False Alarms within a year:
First false alarm
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Second false alarm
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
Third and subsequent false alarm
$600
$600
$600
$600
$600
Standby Services Upon Request per
hour (Minimum 2 Hr Charge)
$726
$748
$770
$793
$817
Permits and Licenses:
Open Air Fire permit per
event
$77
$79
$80
$82
$84
Fireworks sale permit per
year:
first three locations
each additional location
$126
$35
$129
$36
$132
$37
$136
$38
$139
$39
Display Fireworks Display /
Special Effect Pyrotechnics Event
permit (with site inspection)
per event
$567
$584
$600
$617
$635
Consumer Fireworks Display
permit (with site inspection)
per event
$249
$256
$262
$269
$277
Specialty Effects permit (with site
inspection) per event
$176
$180
$184
$189
$194
Fire Protection Technician
Licenses (one to five licenses)
$98
$100
$102
$104
$106
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Schedule "B"
License Qualifications
Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician
License (Full)
A certificate from a recognized fire
extinguisher training company to inspect,
test or maintain portable fire extinguishers
to NFPA 10 Standard for Portable Fire
Extinguishers
Portable Fire Extinguisher Technician
License (Provisional)
A provisional license endorsement form
signed by a fully licensed Portable Fire
Extinguisher Technician employed in the
same company.
Commercial Cooking Equipment
Technician License (Full)
Appliance Repair / Inspection
A Journeyperson's certificate for a General
Gas Fitter or a Domestic Gas Fitter.
Ventilation / Exhaust Cleaning
A certificate that the person has
successfully completed the Phil Ackland
Kitchen Exhaust Cleaning program or
equivalent program that meets NFPA 96
Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire
Protection of Commercial Cooking
Operations.
Canopy Suppression Systems
Manufacturer-Specific Certification is
required for canopy suppression systems,
or a certificate from a recognized
manufacturer that the person is a factory
trained installer and serviceperson
Commercial Cooking Equipment
Technician License (Provisional)
A provisional license endorsement form
signed by a fully licensed Commercial
Cooking Equipment Technician employed
in the same company.
Special Fire Suppression System
Technician (Full)
Proof of manufacturer-specific
certification for special fire suppression
systems.
Special Fire Suppression System
Technician License (Provisional)
A provisional license endorsement form
signed by a fully licensed Special Fire
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Suppression Systems Technician
employed in the same company.
Private Hydrant, Sprinkler and Standpipe
System Technician License (Full)
A Journeyperson's certificate for a
Sprinkler System Installer.
Private Hydrant, Sprinkler and Standpipe
System Technician License (Provisional)
A provisional license endorsement form
signed by a fully licensed Private
Hydrants, Sprinkler and Standpipe
Systems Technician employed in the same
company.
Addressable Fire Alarm System
Technician License (Full)
A certificate that the person has
successfully completed the Canadian Fire
Alarm Association "Fire Alarm
Technician Training" program.
Addressable Fire Alarm System
Technician License (Provisional)
A provisional license endorsement form
signed by a fully licensed Addressable Fire
Alarm System Technician employed in the
same company.
Fire Alarm System Technician License
(Full)
A certificate that the person has
successfully completed the Canadian Fire
Alarm Association "Fire Alarm
Technician Training" program.
Fire Alarm System Technician License
(Provisional)
A provisional license endorsement form
signed by a fully licensed Fire Alarm
System Technician employed in the same
company.
Emergency Generator Technician License
(Full)
A certificate from a recognized emergency
generator manufacturer that the person is a
factory trained service person or Electrical
Generating Systems Association (EGSA)
Certification.
Emergency Generator Technician License
(Provisional)
A provisional license endorsement form
signed by a fully licensed Emergency
Generators Technician employed in the
same company.
Term of License
Full Licenses
3 years
Provisional Licenses
1 year
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Identification Number Entry
Portable Fire Extinguisher
Technician License (Full)
Any label affixed to a fire extinguisher after a
hydrostatic pressure test or any tag attached to a
fire extinguisher after maintenance or recharge.
Portable Fire Extinguisher
Technician License (Provisional)
Any label affixed to a fire extinguisher after a
hydrostatic pressure test or any tag attached to a
fire extinguisher after maintenance or recharge.
Commercial Cooking
Equipment/Spray Booth Canopy
(Full)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Commercial Cooking
Equipment/Spray Booth Canopy
(Provisional)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Private Hydrant, Sprinkler and
Standpipe System (Full)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Private Hydrant, Sprinkler and
Standpipe System (Provisional)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Special Fire Suppression System
(Full)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Special Fire Suppression System
(Provisional)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Addressable Fire Alarm System
Technician License (Full)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Addressable Fire Alarm System
Technician License (Provisional)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Fire Alarm System Technician
License (Full)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Fire Alarm System Technician
License (Provisional)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Emergency Generators Inspection
Technician License (Full)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
Emergency Generators Inspection
Technician License (Provisional)
All documents associated with inspection, testing
and maintenance of systems.
ABSTRACT
BYLAW NO. 2026-21
THE REGINA FIRE BYLAW, 2026
_____________________________________________
PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Bylaw is to acknowledge the
responsibilities of Regina Fire and Protective Services,
establish enhanced local fire prevention standards to
compliment the standards established by The Fire Safety Act
and the National Fire Code of Canada and to provide for
enforcement of those collective standards.
ABSTRACT:
This Bylaw acknowledges the authority and role of the Regina
Fire and Protective Services Department in the provision of
emergency response and prevention and investigation
services. The Bylaw contains modifications of the National
Fire Code, adopts other enhanced fire prevention standards,
establishes a licensing regime for private fire and life safety
equipment inspectors and regulates the sale and use of
fireworks and special effect pyrotechnics. New to the 2026
Bylaw are: a more detailed permit application process for open
air fires, a fee for mobile vendor inspections, additional license
categories for private fire and life safety equipment inspectors,
additional offences for which a Notice of Violation may be
issued and a two- tiered system for fireworks display permits
to make cultural and community events involving consumer
fireworks more accessible. The 2026 Bylaw also updates
definitions to align with federal and provincial regulatory
regimes and updates fees to better achieve cost recovery for
services.
STATUTORY
AUTHORITY:
Sections 8 and 333 of The Cities Act and section 49 of The Fire
Safety Act.
MINISTER'S APPROVAL: Section 50 of The Fire Safety Act
PUBLIC HEARING:
N/A
PUBLIC NOTICE:
N/A
REFERENCE:
Executive Committee, March 18, 2026, EX26-26, City
Council, March 25, 2026, CR26-34.
AMENDS/REPEALS:
Repeals Bylaw 2018-49
CLASSIFICATION:
Regulatory and Administrative
INITIATING DIVISION:
City Operations
INITIATING DEPARTMENT: Fire and Protective Services