Fire Services Bylaw No. 2023-3466 (listed as "Fire and Protective Services") — full text

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M-11 (a) ## CITY OF WEYBURN BYLAW NO. 2023-3466 THE FIRE SERVICES BYLAW WHEREAS the "Cities Act" section 8(1) provides the City Council of The City of Weyburn the power to pass bylaws for city purposes that it considers expedient in relation to the following matters respecting the city: - (a) the peace, order and good government of the city; - (b) the safety, health and welfare of people, and protecting people and property. AND WHEREAS the Fire Department should provide certain non-emergency services; AND WHEREAS the people for whom services are provided should be responsible for offsetting the cost of providing those services; NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEYBURN, IN AN OPEN MEETING ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: ## PART I - SHORT TITLE AND INTERPRETATION ## 1. SHORT TITLE This bylaw may be cited as "The Fire Services Bylaw." ## 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 commonly assigned to them in the context in which they are used, taking into account the specialized 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 Weyburn Fire Department and shall include any person(s) authorized to act on the Fire Chief's behalf; - (c) "Balcony" an elevated platform constructed at least one floor above the ground level - (d) "Building" means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy; - (e) "Business Owner" includes a person whose name a business license is issued; - (f) "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; - (g) "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 includes any successor, Standard; - (h) "Carbon Monoxide Alarm" means a combined carbon monoxide detector and audible alarm device that is: M-11 (a) - i. 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 3. (i) "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; 4. () "City" means The City of Weyburn; 5. (k) "Closure" means a closure within the meaning of The National Fire Code of Canada; - (1) "Combustible Liquid" means a combustible liquid within the meaning of The National Fire Code of Canada; 7. (m) "Dangerous Goods" means dangerous goods within the meaning of The National Fire Code; 8. (n) "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; 9. (o) "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; 10. (p) "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; 11. (a) "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; 12. (г) "Fire Chief" means the Director of the Weyburn Fire Department as appointed or employed by the city and anyone authorized or delegated to act on behalf of the Fire Chief; 13. (s) "Fire Department" means the Fire Department of The City of Weyburn; 14. "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; 15. (u) "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; 16. (v) "Fire Separation" means a fire separation within the meaning of The National Fire Code; 17. (W) "Flammable Liquid" means a flammable liquid within the meaning of The National Fire Code; 18. (x) "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; 19. (y) "Hush Feature" means a button or mechanism integrated into a smoke alarm by the manufacturer designed to silence the Smoke Alarm for a set period of time; 20. (Z) "Incident Commander" means the Officer on a scene that is coordinating Members during the incident; M-11 (a) - (aa) "Lock Box" means a metal box or cabinet purchased from the Fire Department to which the Fire Department possesses an access key for the storage of keys or devices for emergency access to the principal entrance of a building and any other door or hatch required for firefighting purposes; - (bb) "Member" means a person employed within the Fire Department as a firefighter; - (cc) "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; - (dd) "NFPA" means the National Fire Protection Association; - (ee) "Owner" means a person who has any title, right, estate or interest in land or buildings other than that of an occupant, lessee, or tenant; - (ff) "Peace Officer" means a police officer or a constable appointed pursuant to any legislation; - (gg) "Permit" means the written authority issued by the authority having the jurisdiction pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw; - (hh) "Person" includes a corporation and other legal entities; - (ii) "Personal Care Home" means a personal care home as defined in The Personal Care Homes Act. - (ji) "Property Manager"' includes a management company and a person who is responsible for the maintenance or upkeep of a building; - (kk) "Property Owner" means the person on the title for a parcel of land at Land Titles; - (II) "Registered Owner" means the person whose name a vehicle is registered pursuant to the vehicle registration. - (mm) "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 involuntarily detained; - (nn) "Residential Service Facility" means a residential services facility as defined in The Residentia/ Services Act; - (00) "Smoke Alarm" means a combined smoke detector and audible alarm device that is: - ili. Designed to sound an alarm within the room or suite in which it is located upon the detection of smoke within the room or suite, and - iv. Conforms to the CAN/ULC-S531 Standard - (pp) "Storage Garage" means a building or part 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 to: - (a) continue the fire department as an established department of the City; - (b) provide for inspection of buildings, structures, and premises concerning fire safety; - (c) establish fees for services provided by the Department to provide guidelines for the storage and handling of flammable liquids, combustible liquids, dangerous goods, hazardous substances and waste dangerous goods; - (d) to provide services of any kind at an emergency site. - (e) establish additional mechanisms to enforce The Fire Safety Act, The Fire Safety Regulations, the National Fire Code and this Bylaw. - i. the creation of offences. M-11 (a) - ii. for each offence, imposing a fine not exceeding $200,000 or imprisonment for not more than one year, or both; - iv. providing that a person who contravenes a bylaw may pay an amount established by the bylaw, and if the amount is paid, the person will not be prosecuted for the contravention. - ill. providing for the imposition of a penalty for an offence in addition to a fine or imprisonment so long as the penalty relates to a fee, cost, rate, toll or charge associated with the conduct that gives rise to the offence. 4. providing for inspections to determine if bylaws are being complied with; 5. Remedying contraventions of bylaws. M-11 (a) ## PART II- FIRE DEPARTMENT ## 4. PURPOSE OF THE DEPARTMENT The Weyburn Fire Department shall provide the following services relating to fire suppression, prevention and investigation and additional related services, including, but not limited to: - a) fire prevention and protection; - c) inspections and investigations; - b) emergency response services; - d) educational and training programs; 5. urban search and rescue; - e) technical rescue services; 7. citizen assists; and - h) assistance in response to other classes of circumstances that may cause harm to persons or property damage. The Department may provide emergency response services related to dangerous goods and protect persons and property from injury or damages resulting from an emergency involving dangerous goods. The City shall provide the Department with equipment, apparatus, clothing and supplies conforming to industry standards necessary to carry out its agreed-upon level of service safely and efficiently, as approved in the annual budget. The City shall operate and maintain facilities to meet the response needs of the municipality and the Department, providing for maintenance and storage of fire apparatus and equipment, training of firefighters, administration, public education and fire prevention. ## AUTHORITY OF FIRE CHIEF - (a) The Fire Chief has hereby appointed the authority having jurisdiction to enforce The Fire Safety Act. - (b) The Fire Chief will report to the City Manager. - (d) The Fire Chief is responsible for administering this Bylaw. - (c) 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. - (e) The Fire Chief is authorized to delegate further any matter delegated to them under this Bylaw - (1) The Fire Chief or their designate may at any fire have the right and authority to: - i. Enter or authorize the entry of any Members to a Building, or - її. Pull down or demolish a Building or structure that he deems necessary to extinguish a fire, prevent the spreading of a fire, or protect the public from ## 6. CORRECTION OF HAZARDS - (a) f the Fire Chief or their designate finds in a church, school, rink, apartmer lock, hotel, motel, restaurant, night club, bingo hall or any other building use by the public as a resort or place of public amusement, that any entrance door or any emergency exit doors are blocked, barred, bolted, or locked in any manner other than with standard panic hardware or a form of quick-acting hardware when the building is being publicly used, the Fire Chief may orde 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. - (b) - (C) Wheneverthe Fire Chief or their designate finds a building, structure or premise or part of a building, structure or premise which is unoccupied and which, in the opinion, is not being kept in a safe condition to guard against fire or the risk of fire or other dangerous risk or accident, they may order in writing the owner, tenant, occupant, or agent responsible for remedying the hazardous condition and for securing 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, structure or premise - (d) In the event of an immediate hazard, if the owner, tenant, occupant or agent responsible refuses and/or neglects to comply with the written order of the Fire Chief or their designate to remedy the hazardous condition or if the owner, tenant, occupant or agent responsible for the building cannot be located, the Fire Chief may take such action as is appropriate, without notice and at the expense of the owner, tenant, occupant or agent responsible for the building. Such costs shall form part of the taxes on the land on which the action is taken ## 7. FEES FOR SERVICE - (a) The Fire Department is authorized to charge the applicable fees for the various services, tests and emergency responses listed in Schedule "A" as attached to this Bylaw. - (b) The fees shall be reviewed and set by the City Council on the advice of the Fire Chief, as required - (c) The fees provided 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. ## (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 materials from the Fire Department or for any reason outside of the control of the Fire Department, the Fire Department may charge a fee in addition to that set out in Schedule "A." - ii. The additional fee in this section must reflect the additional cost of providing the service and a reasonable administrative fee. - ili. The fees provided by this section may be charged to a registered owner, a property owner, a business owner, a property manager, an alarm company, the person requesting the service, or the person who benefits from the ## (e) Unusual Circumstances: - i. Where the Fire Department provides any emergency or non-emergency service that requires equipment, personnel, apparatus, or materials that is not usually requested to perform that service, the Fire Department may charge a fee reflecting the additional costs to perform the service as set out in Schedule "A." - ii. If Fire Department equipment, apparatus or vehicles are damaged during 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. - ili. The fees 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. M-11 (a) ## 8. AGREEMENT FOR EMERGENCY SERVICE - (a) The City may enter into an agreement with any other municipality, municipal government, First Nation Government, a person or other properly constituted authority, organization or agency for the furnishing of firefighting or fire prevention services 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 building 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 prevent false alarms. - (b) The owner of a building with a fire alarm system installed on or in the property shall: - i. ensure the name and in-service telephone numbers) of a primary contact person and an alternate contact person who can provide access to the building is posted in clear view adjacent to the alarm panel and/or by the alarm pull station adjacent to the main entrance; and/or - ii. installed all at the owner's expense, a lock box in clear view as near as practicable to the main entrance and between 2 meters and 2.8 meters off the ground containing: - A. the information required by subsection 9(b)(i); and - B. labelled keys to open any of the following which exist in the building: - doors or hatches to the principal entrance; - firefighting safety/control features; - elevators); - 5 any door that permits entry into a common area. - services rooms for firefighting purposes; and - (c) Installation, repairs, testing, and maintenance of a fire alarm system and/or fire protection equipment must be conducted by a person who possesses the following: - i. A certificate from the Canadian Fire Alarm Association "Fire Alarm Technician Training" program; or - ii. A journeyperson electrician with an upgrading course entitled "Fire Alarm and Protection Systems" licensed to perform such work in Saskatchewan. - ili. A journeyperson sprinkler technician. - (d) Only people trained and certified by the manufacturers of a specific fixed extinguishing system shall install, maintain or inspect specific fixed extinguishing systems in the City of Weyburn. - (e) No person shall silence an active fire alarm before verifying that a false alarm caused the alarm. ## 10. FEES FOR RESPONDING TO FALSE ALARMS - (a) False alarms are considered false when outside the owner/occupants' control. - (b) If members respond to a false alarm, the building owner at which the false alarm occurred is liable to pay the City a fee as set out in Schedule "A." - (c) Members will be deemed to have responded to a False Alarm once they have left the fire station. - (d) Members shall call the contact person mentioned in subsection 9(b)(i) upon arriving at the building at which the false alarm occurred - (e) The contact person mentioned in subsection 9(b)(i). shall provide access to the interior of the building to the responding members within 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 M-11 (a) standby fee as set out in Schedule "A" in addition to the fee payable according to subsection (a). - (t) Subsections 10(c) and (d) do not apply to an owner who has installed a lock box according to subsection 9(b)(ii) at the building at which the false alarm occurred - (g) 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 according 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 outside the City where no agreement exists. If a request is made by any other municipality, municipal government, Nation Government, person or other properly constituted authority, organization, or agency. - (b) The charge for any firefighting, fire prevention or emergency service provided by the Fire Department shall be determined according to the fees and 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 their request for services to the Fire Chief or their designate, and must agree to the fees and rates as listed in Schedule "A." ## 12. DEBT OWING - (a) Any person charged a fee according to this Bylaw must pay the fee within the time specified and, in the manner, specified on the invoice setting out the fee. - (b) Any fee not paid as specified on the invoice setting out becomes a debt owing to The City of Weyburn by the person to whom the fee was charged as per the Act. ## M-11 (a) PART III - NATIONAL FIRE 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 time, is in force within The City of Weyburn subject to any modifications 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 Weyburn subject to any modifications made by this Bylaw. M-11 (a) ## Part IV - INSPECTIONS, COMPLIANCE WITH ORDERS & ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES ## 14. INSPECTION OF PREMISES - (a) For the purposes of ensuring compliance with this Bylaw, or any order made under this Bylaw, the Fire Chief or their designate may, at any reasonable time, enter and inspect any building, structure or premises in accordance with the - (b) The Fire Chief or their designate and Fire Inspector shall be the designated officers to enforce this Bylaw. - (c) Inspections under this bylaw shall be carried out in accordance with Section 324 of the Act. - (d) No person shall obstruct a Fire Inspector authorized to conduct an inspection under this section or a person 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 a solutions) to rectify the condition, thing or activity, which the owner shall then be required to complete. ## 15. ORDER TO REMEDY CONTRAVENTIONS - (a) If the Fire Chief or Fire Inspector finds that there is a contravention of this Bylaw, the Fire Chief or their designate or Fire Inspector may issue to the owner, operator or occupant of the building, 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 contain an option or a requirement to demolish a structure. If provided as an option, the owner may choose demolition as an alternative to undertaking repairs. The order may require demolition without the opportunity to repair if the structure has been deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to public safety in terms of structure, condition 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 permits, 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, or the Order by registering an terest against the te to the fath that is the subject of the Order. ## 16. CARRYING OUT ORDERS BY THE FIRE CHIEF - (a) The Fire Chief or their 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. - (b) Notwithstanding Section 330 of the Act, in an emergency, the Fire Chief or their designate may take whatever actions or measures are necessary to eliminate the emergency. ## 17. APPEAL OF ORDER - (a) A person who is issued an order made pursuant to subsections 6(c) or 15(a) may, within fifteen (15) days of being served with the order, appeals shall be M-11 (a) made to Weyburn City Council, pursuant to Bylaw No 2022-3452 in accordance with Section 329 of the Act. ## 18. IMMEDIATE HAZARDS - (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this Bylaw, where during a nvestigation or Inspection under this Bylaw, the Fire Chief or their designate i of the opinion that a condition exists creating a severe danger to life or property, the Fire Chief or their designate may: - i. Use any measures that the Fire Chief or their designate considers appropriate to remove or lessen the condition. - i. Evacuate and close the building, structure, premise or yard where the condition exists or any area surrounding such location for any period the Fire Chief or their designate considers appropriate. - ili. If closed under subsection 18(a)(ii), the Fire Chief or their designate shall, if possible, placard the building, structure, premise, yard or area as severe danger to life or property. - iv. Jo person shall enter, attempt to enter or tamper with a building, structure remise, yard or area that has been closed under subsection 18(a) without the prior approval of the Fire Chief or their designate. - V. The owner of any building that has been closed under subsection 18(a)(ii) shall ensure the building is secure from entry by any person. - vi. No person shall take, doctor-up, mutilate, deface, or alter 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 building, structure, premise, yard, or area in or on which the work was carried out in accordance with Section 332 of The Act. - vili. If the costs and expenses mentioned in subsection 18(a)(vii) are not paid at the end of the calendar year in which the work was carried out, the City may add the amount of the costs and expenses to the property owners taxes pursuant to Section 333 of The Act. - (b) When providing any services, the Fire Chief or their designate or the Incident Commander may order people in a building to vacate it and not re-enter it until the Fire Chief or their designate or the Incident Commander says they may enter the building. - (c) The Fire Chief or their designate or the Incident Commander may select a perimeter around a building and order people to stay out of that perimeter unti enter the aria contained within the perimeterent Commander say they may - (d) - (e) r their designate or Incident Commander says that they may enter the are ontained within the perimete - (1) The Fire Chief or their designate or Incident Commander may enlist the assistance of the Weyburn Police Service or other peace officers to ensure no person remains at or re-enters a building or perimeter that the Fire Chief or their designate or Incident Commander has ordered to be vacated M-11 (a) ## PART V - 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 use or about to be used at any fire or other emergency. - (b) No person shall hinder or impede any members from extinguishing any fire, emergency or other duties connected in addition to that. - (c) No person shall obstruct, hinder, or delay any Fire Department vehicle while proceeding to an emergency or while in attendance of the emergency. ## 20. FIRE HYDRANTS - (a) No fence, shrub, tree or other objects shall be placed: - i. Within one (1) meter of a fire hydrant; - ii. In a manner that impedes the visibility of the fire hydrant from the street; or - ili. Obstructing 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 hydrants) are maintained at all times in a fullyfunctional 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 30th of each year provide the Fire Chief or his designate confirmation in writing from a contractor approved by the Fire Chief certifying compliance with this provision for each such hydrant, including without limitation certification that: - i. hydrant caps are in place and worn or rusted threads are repaired or replaced. - annual flushing has been conducted, and 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 by October 31st of each calendar year. - (d) The owner of the private fire hydrant shall be responsible for immediately providing the Fire Chief with a 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 Fire Chief with written notification of when the repairs are expected to be completed. - (f) Upon installation, the owner will conduct a water flow test on any privately 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 L/min) or greater - Green 1000-1499 gpm (3785-5675 L/min) - Orange 500-999 gpm (1900-3780 L/min) - Red 500 gpm (1900 L/min) - (g) The type, flow data, colour and location of all private fire hydrants) must be supplied to the Fire Chief upon request. M-11 (a) ## 21. SMOKE ALARMS - (a) In addition to the requirements of the National Fire Code of Canada, smoke alarms shall: - i. be installed as per the Saskatchewan Building code, in every sleeping area, between each sleeping area. Where the sleeping areas are served by hallways, smoke alarms shall be installed in the hallways in every dwelling unit. - ii. be kept free from paint, grease, dirt, and physical damage. - iii. All rental properties are to be inspected and tested in conformance to the manufacturer's instructions by the owner, owner's authorized agent, tenant or tenants at least once every six (6) months. The inspection shall be recorded on a form supplied by the owner of the building or the owners 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, the owner shall ensure that the smoke alarms contained in the building: - i. are installed with permanent connections to an electrical circuit; - ii. do not have disconnect switches between the circuit panel and the smoke alarm; - ili. have battery backups; and - iv. have hush features. - (d) If a tenancy for a dwelling unit is terminated: - 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 owners 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); - any new tenant shall sign a form supplied by the owner of the building or the owners authorized agent confirming that the smoke alarm is in working condition: and - the owner must retain the original copy of the form referred to in subsection (d)ii. an ensure that an additional copy is posted in the tenant's suite. - (e) Smoke alarm inspection forms required by subsection 21(a)(iii) and/or (d)(ii) shall contain the following information: - i. The address of the premises being inspected; - ii. The date of the Inspection; - iii. The name of the person conducting the Inspection; - iv. The condition, operation, and deficiencies, if any; and - v. Corrective measures are taken to correct the deficiencies. - Where the authority having jurisdiction requests a copy of the smoke alarm inspection form required in subsection 21(a)(iii) and/or (d)(ii), the owner or the owner's authorized agent shall immediately produce the original record and - (g) No person shall: - Tamper with or disconnect 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 to render it inoperable; or - iv. Disconnect a hard-wired smoke alarm. - (h) Tenants of residential rental properties shall contact their landlord immediately if the smoke alarm in the residential rental property is inoperable. - (i) A landlord shall have twenty-four (24) hours to replace or repair an inoperable smoke alarm. - (i) A landlord shall have ninety (90) days following the purchase of a rental property to ensure that all dwelling units within that property comply with this - (k) A dwelling shall have a battery or hard-wired smoke alarm outside and inside each sleeping area. - (1) A Fire Inspector is authorized entry on any property subject to this Bylaw at all reasonable times to ascertain whether this Bylaw's requirements are being met. Notwithstanding, where the property 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 dwelling unit. - (m) A Fire Inspector entering a private property shall have identification so as to be recognized as an authorized representative of the Weyburn Fire Department. - (n) No person shall obstruct or prevent a Fire Inspector's entry onto any property pursuant to this Bylaw. - (0) Smoke alarm shall be replaced as recommended by the manufacturer and prior to it's expiry date. ## 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: - a residential occupancy; - ii. a care or detention occupancy with individual suites; - iii. a care or detention occupancy containing sleeping rooms, not within a suite and that also includes: - A. a fuel-burning appliance; or - B. a storage garage, - iv. 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 operable condition and replaced as the manufacturer recommends and before its expiry date. - (c) The owner shall ensure that the carbon monoxide alarms contained in the building: - 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 - ili. have hush features. - (d) If a tenancy for a dwelling unit is terminated: M-11 (a) - i. all carbon monoxide alarms in the dwelling unit shall be inspected before the dwelling unit is re-occupied; 2. (e) No person shall: 3. tamper with or disconnect a carbon monoxide alarm, unless necessary to effect repairs to the carbon monoxide alarm; - ii. remove batteries from a carbon monoxide alarm, except when replacing the batteries; - ili. place anything over a carbon monoxide alarm to render it inoperable; or - iv. disconnect a hard-wired carbon monoxide alarm. 7. (t) Tenants of residential rental properties shall contact their landlord immediately if the carbon monoxide alarm in the residential rental property is inoperable. 8. (g) A landlord shall have twenty-four hours to replace or repair an inoperable carbon monoxide alarm. 9. (h) A landlord shall have ninety (90) days following the purchase of a rental property to ensure that all dwelling units within that property comply with this Bylaw. 10. (i) A dwelling shall have a battery, plug-in, or hard-wired carbon monoxide alarm. 11. (i) A Fire Inspector is authorized entry on any property subject to this Bylaw, at all reasonable times to ascertain whether the requirements of this Bylaw are being met. Notwithstanding, where the property is an occupied dwelling or dwelling unit, the Inspector shall obtain consent from the occupant, or the occupant shall be given twenty-four (24) hour's written notice of the Inspector's intention to inspect the dwelling or dwelling unit. 12. (k) A Fire Inspector entering a private property shall be in possession of identification so as to be recognized as an authorized representative of the Weyburn Fire Department. - (1) No person shall obstruct or prevent a Fire Inspector's entry onto any property pursuant to this Bylaw. ## 23. FIRE PITS - (a) No person shall set an open-air fire unless the following measures are taken: - i. No person shall set or cause to be set an open air fire in the City without first obtaining a permit from the Fire Chief or his designate and paying the appropriate fee as listed in Schedule "A" to this Bylaw. - a permit shall not be required for an open air fire that is used for cooking in commercially manufactured and certified fireplaces, grills, or barbeques, so long as the fuel is natural gas, propane, or charcoal briquettes. - iii. Every person constructing or installing an outdoor fireplace/fire pit which is not commercially manufactured and certified, shall first obtain a permit from the Fire Chief and pay the appropriate fees as listed in Schedule "A The fire shall be contained in a non-combustible receptacle or fire pit constructed of cement, brick, or sheet metal with a minimum 18-gauge thickness; - iv. The receptacle shall be covered with a heavy gauge screen with openings not exceeding 13 millimetres (5 inches); - V. The size of the fire pit or receptacle shall not exceed 82cm (32.25 inches) in diameter; M-11 (a) - vi. The fire pit or receptacle shall be located a minimum of three (3) meters from combustible materials, buildings, porches, similar amenity space and property line; and - vii. The fire pit shall not exceed 82 centimetres (32.25inches) in height. 3. (b) The fuel for fire pits shall consist only of charcoal or cut seasoned wood. The burning of the following material in a fire pit is prohibited: - i. Rubbish; - ii. Garden refuse; - iii. Manure; - iv. Treated or painted lumber; - V. Livestock or animal carcasses; and - vi. Any material which, when burned, will generate black smoke or an offensive odour, including insulation from electrical wiring or equipment, roofing materials, hydrocarbons, plastics, rubber materials, creosoted wood or any similar material. 10. (c) Fire pits shall be reasonably supervised so as to prevent their spread, and the open flame does not exceed one (1) meter at its widest point. 11. (d) No person shall light an outdoor fire when the weather conditions contribute to smoke from the fire, creating a nuisance to another person. 12. (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 their designated deems the fire pit to be a nuisance 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 pose a threat 13. (f) Fire pits shall not be set in windy conditions conducive to creating a running fire. 14. (g) Fire pits or outdoor solid fuel appliances shall be clear of overhangs such as tree branches and utility lines. 15. (h) Any person that builds, ignites, or allows a fire in a fire 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: - i. not be used on wood decks or on apartment balconies; - ii. not be used within three (3) 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, awning, or tree; - V. be placed on a non-combustible surface such as concrete which extends far enough in front of the firebox opening to catch any embers that may fall out when cleaning or fueling; and - vi. be removed if determined by the Weyburn Fire Department if constituted as a fire or safety hazard. M-11 (a) ## 25. WOOD PILES - (a) All firewood, lumber and timber kept on private property shall be: - i. Stacked or piled as to keep it clear of windows and doors to provide for clear entry and exit from any part of the building; - ii. Kept away from any source of ignition; - ili. Removed if determined by the Fire Department to constitute a fire hazard, entry or exit hazard to the building, and moved to such a location 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 with other purposes other than firewood storage. ## 26. BARBECUING, PROPANE HEATERS & PATIO HEATERS - (a) Every person who uses a barbecue, propane heater, patio heater, or similar device shall: - i. Use the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or similar device in a reasonable and safe manner; - ii. Keep the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or similar device, when lit, a sufficient distance from all combustible material; - ili. Refrain from leaving the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or similar device unattended when lit; - iv. Keep the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or similar 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 the requirements of Subsection 26(a), if any person uses a propane heater, patio heater or similar device on a balcony, the following provisions apply: - i. Solid fuel barbecues or similar cooking devices shall not be used; - ii. Propane cylinders shall not exceed the 20-pound size; - iii. Propane cylinders shall not be repaired, stored or contained within the building; - iv. Propane cylinders shall be shut off at the tank valve when not in use; - V. Propane cylinders shall be connected and secured to the barbecue, propane heater, patio heater or similar device; - vi. Propane cylinders shall always be kept in an upright position, including when cylinders are in transit, in service or in storage; and - vii. Barbecues, propane heaters, patio heaters or similar devices must be kept a sufficient distance from all combustible material. - viii. Only one 20-pound size cylinder can be on a balcony at any given time. ## 27. FIRE BAN - (a) Notwithstanding any provision in this Bylaw, the Fire Chief may declare a complete ban on any burning of any kind in the City of Weyburn and: M-11 (a) - i. The Fire Chief will coordinate communication for the public regarding the fire ban with the City's Communications Division; 2. її. No person shall ignite or allow any kind of fire to burn when the Fire Chief has declared a complete ban on burning; and - ili. Members may extinguish any fire found burning while the Fire Chief has declared a complete ban on burning. ## 28. PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION - (a) The owner of a building shall display the street number for the building on the front of the building or in some other conspicuous location in front of the building so that the street number is clearly legible and visible from the street. - (b) Where multiple occupancies and/or renters are located in one building, the occupancy or suite number shall be displayed so that it will clearly direct emergency responders to the correct area of the structure. ## 29. 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 unauthorized entry as provided in this Section. - (b) All 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 7/16 thick plywood or OSB (oriented strand board). - (d) Wherever possible, the boards shall be one solid piece and shall be secured to the window or doorframe or brick moulding using 5 cm (2-inch) structural screws approximately 41 cm (16 inches) 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 addition to the windows and doors, any other openings in the exterior of a vacant building shall be secured to prevent unauthorized entry or an infestation of pigeons or rodents. - (g) all boards shall be painted or otherwise treated so that the colour blends with the building or structure's exterior. ## 30. SECURING OF PREMISES - (a) Where the owner of the building cannot be located or cannot arrange for securing the property, the Fire Chief or their designate will make arrangements for the security of the said property to protect it from vandalism, looting or other similar action. The total cost for securing the property shall be the owner's responsibility. If the owner does not pay the invoice for costs associated with securing 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 building is substantially damaged by fire and poses a safety hazard, and at the discretion of the Fire Chief or their designate, the building owner shall make arrangements to have the building demolished. If the building owner fails to comply as directed by the Fire Chief or their 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 is located pursuant to Section 333 of The Act. C C M-11 (a) ## 31. 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 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. If a person does not agree with the amount of compensation, the person may appeal the amount of the compensation to City Council within 15 days of receiving the payment made pursuant to Subsection (b). ## PART VI - HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ## 32. FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS - (a) Above-ground and underground storage tanks for flammable liquids and combustible liquids are not permitted in residential R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 zoned properties within the City. ## 33. TESTING, REPAIR AND REMOVAL OF STORAGE TANKS - (a) If, in the opinion of the Fire Chief or Fire Inspector, there is a reasonable suspicion 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 Chief 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; - iii. Excavate the tank and piping and carry out any necessary work to correct the hazardous condition, including the removal, replacement, or repair of the tank; and - iv. All of which is at the cost of the owner, operator, or occupant of the premises. ## 34. DISCHARGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES INTO THE SEWER SYSTEM - (a) No person shall discharge or permit to be discharged any flammable liquid, 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 the 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. M-11 (a) ## PART VII - OFFENCES AND PENALTIES ## 35. 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. ## 36. 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 their designate under the authority of this bylaw; or - ili. 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 38, 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. ## 37. NOTICE OF VIOLATION - (a) The Fire Chief or their 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. All first-time violations will be issued a written warning with no penalty sum as per Schedule B of this bylaw. - (b) A notice of violation issued by the Fire Chief or their designate or a Fire Inspector shall be in a form provided by the City and shall include the designated penalty sums) 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, which upon payment shall be accepted as an admission of the contravention. - (c) If a Notice of Violation is issued pursuant to section 37, such person shall pay to the City the penalty sum specified in accordance with this Bylaw within fifteen (15) days of the date the notice of violation is delivered - (d) The amount of the fine shall be discounted by one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second offence and fifty dollars ($50.00) for the third offence, respectively if paid within fourteen (14) calendar days of the date of the notice of Bylaw violation. Upon payment, the person contravening the Bylaw shall not be liable to prosecution for that offence. The date of payment shall be determined as follows: The provisions of Section (37)(d) shall not apply in the case of a fourth or subsequent offence. - (e) The date of payment shall be determined as follows: - i. For payment in person, the date of payment shall be the date the City receives the payment. - ii. For payment by deposit, the date of payment shall be the date payment is deposited in the depository at City Hall; or - ili. For payment by mail, the payment date shall be the federal postmarked date on the remittance. - (f) Subject to Subsection (i), the City's rights under this Notice of Violation section shall be in addition to the City's right to seek other legal remedies or actions for abatement of the contravention. - (g) The penalty sum specified in the notice of violation is to be paid: M-11 (a) - i. In-person, during regular office hours, to the cashier located at City Hall, Weyburn, Saskatchewan. - ii. By mail addressed to the Financial Services Department, City Hall, 157 3 Street, Weyburn, Saskatchewan S4H 2K6; or - ili. By any other method indicated on the notice of violation. 4. (h) If payment, as required under a notice of violation, is not paid by the date specified therein, then the penalty sum specified therein shall be enforceable by the City as a debt due to the City. 5. (i) 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 summary conviction. 6. (i) A person to whom a notice of violation is being 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 guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine as set out in Section 338 of the Act. ## 38. SEVERABILITY - (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 is hereby declared that the remainder of the bylaw shall be valid and shall remain in force and effect. ## 39. REPEALED BYLAWS Bylaw No. 2021-3424 and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed This Bylaw comes into force on the day of its final passing. Read the first time this 10th day of October, 2023. Read a second time this 13th day of November, 2023. Read a third time and passed this 13th day of November, 2023  Donette Rickta Mayor City Clerk  M-11 (a) ## SCHEDULE "A" ## WEYBURN FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES FOR SERVICE | Service | Fee | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Inspection Services | | | Third-Party requests for business premises required for a Provincial or Federal grant or License. - In City. | $100.00/hour (Minimum 1-hour charge) | | Third-Party requests for business premises required for a Provincial or Federal grant or License. - Out of City. File Search - current Inspection less than 12 months old File search - Inspection requested Fire Report Special Events Review Per review Per Inspection Per Inspection (after hours) 1st Inspection, no deficiencies 1st Inspection with deficiencies 2nd Inspection, no deficiencies 2nd Inspection with deficiencies 3rd Inspection, no deficiencies 3rd Inspection and subsequent inspections, with deficiencies Fire Investigation False Alarm Response (due to lack of maintenance) $125.00/hour plus mileage at the current rate as per City policy in effect at the time. $100.00 / hour or part thereof $100.00 / hour or part thereof for file search plus $100.00 / hour or part thereof for Inspection $ 100.00 per report $100.00 / hour or part thereof $100.00 / hour or part thereof / person $150.00 / hour or part thereof / person No charge No charge No charge No charge No charge $150.00 / hour or part thereof $250.00 per hour or part thereof / person plus expenses and third-party costs | | | | SGI posted rate (Minimum 1-hour charge) plus consumables. | | Extrication services at accidents. Dangerous Goods response-Rail Carrier | $1050.00/hour per unit (Minimum 1-hour charge) plus firefighter, plus disposable and consumable costs $1050.00/hour per unit (Minimum 1-hour charge) plus | | | $20.00 per unit/half hour or part thereof per firefighter, plus disposable and consumable costs | | | Cost of decontamination or replacement | | Contamination of Equipment Rescue Calls | $20.00 per unit/half hour or part thereof per | | Emergency Response Charges | | | Dangerous Goods Response | additional unit (Minimum 1-hour charge) unit plus | | | $1050.00/hour for 1s* Unit, and $750.00/hour for each | | | $20.00 per unit/half hour or part thereof per firefighter plus disposable and consumable costs $20.00 per unit/half hour or part thereof per | | | firefighter plus disposable and consumable costs | | Standby Fee- In City | $250.00/hour per unit plus $20.00 per unit/half hour or part thereof per firefighter | | | additional unit (Minimum 1-hour charge) unit plus | | | $1050.00/hour for 1st Unit, and $750.00/hour for each | | Fire Calls-Request for response | | Standby Fee-Outside of City Perrhits Fire Pit Permit Life Safety Equipment Technician License ) ) $500.00/hour per unit plus $20.00 per unithalf hour or part thereof per firefighter $25.00 $75.00 per year + Business license fee M-11 (a) ## Schedule "B" ## Offences and Fines ## All 1st time offences will be issued with a written warning. | | Offence | 2nd | 3rd Offence | Subsequent Offences | |----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|---------------|-----------------------| | | Fails to maintain a clear and unobstructed exit or means of egress as required by the National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | b | Fails to maintain a fire exit door or fire exit hardware as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | | Fails to ensure exterior passageways and exterior exit stairs serving occupied buildings are maintained clear of ice and snow accumulations as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | d | Fails to maintain, service or test portable fire extinguishers as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | e | Fails to maintain, service or test an automatic sprinkler system as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | f | Fails to maintain, service or test commercial cooking equipment, including exhaust and fire protection systems, as required by The National | | $500 | $750 | | g | Fails to maintain, service or test special extinguishing systems as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | h | Blocks or wedges open a closure of a fire separation required by the National | | $500 | $750 | | i | Fails to maintain, service or test fire alarm systems and components as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | | Fails to maintain, service or test a standpipe system as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | k | Permits combustible materials or combustible waste materials to accumulate in or around buildings or locations that create an undue fire hazard as required by The National | | $500 | $750 | | | Fails to maintain fire separations as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | m | Obscures or obstructs a fire hydrant as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | | Obscures or obstructs a fire department connection as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | | Fails to maintain a clear and unobstructed fire lane as required by The National Fire Code | | $500 | $750 | | | Fails to maintain exit signs as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | q | Fails to maintain emergency lighting as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | | Fails to post an occupant load sign as required by The National Fire Code. | | $500 | $750 | | S | Fails to maintain 45 cm (18 inches) clearance between sprinkler heads and products as required by The | | $500 | $750 | | | Stores flammable liquids or compressed gases in any building, structure or open space except in a manner provided for in the National | $300 | $500 | $750 | |----|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------|--------|--------| | | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 5.6 of the National Fire Code respecting construction and demolition | $500 | $750 | $1000 | | | Contravenes any of the provisions of The National Fire Code not expressly | $500 | $750 | $1000 | | W | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 9 - Fire Protection System | $500 | $750 | $1000 | | | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 18 - Immediate Hazards | $500 | $750 | $1000 | | | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 19 - Persons Present at Fire or Other Emergencies | $500 | $750 | $1000 | | | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 20 - Fire Hydrants | $500 | $750 | $1000 | | aa | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 21 - Smoke Alarms | $300 | $500 | $750 | | bb | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 22 - Carbon Monoxide Alarms | $300 | $500 | $750 | | CC | Contravenes any of the provisions of | $300 | $500 | $750 | | dd | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 24 - Chiminea and Portable | $300 | $500 | $750 | | ee | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 25 - Wood Piles | $300 | $500 | $750 | | ff | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 26 - Burn Permit | $300 | $500 | $750 | | 99 | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 27 - Barbequing, Propane Heaters and Patio Heaters | $300 | $500 | $750 | | hh | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 28 - Fire Ban | $300 | $500 | $750 | | ii | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 29 - Property Identification | $300 | $500 | $750 | | jj | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 30 - Vacant Buildings | $300 | $500 | $750 | | kk | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 33 - Flammable and Combustible Liquids | $500 | $750 | $1000 | | | Contravenes any of the provisions of Section 35 - Discharge of Hazardous Substances into Sewer System, as per the City of Weyburn Sanitary Sewer Bylaw | $500 | $750 | $1000 | | mm | Silencing of Fire Alarm system prior to verification of false alarm (per address) | $500 | $750 | $1000 |