Can I burn today in East Ferris?

Permit required (Section 2.0)

No “Person” being the owner or tenant in possession of lands within the “Municipality” shall conduct “Open Air Burning” on such ands unless a “Permit” has been issued in respect of such “Open Air Burning”.

Setback distances (Section 2.1(d)-(e))

At a distance less than 7.5 metres (25 feet) from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway of any kind or nature, or overhead wiring or any property line unless otherwise defined under this section; At a distance of less than 7.5 metres (25 feet) from any object or material which has the potential to ignite unless otherwise defined under this section.

Burn hours (Section 4.0)

During the “Fire Season”, “Open Air Burning” shall only be permitted between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m., seven (7) days a week, between the 1st day of April and the 31st day of October.

Wind/adverse condition prohibition (Section 2.2)

No “Open Air Burning” shall be commenced or maintained when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following: a) The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; b) A decrease in the visibility on any highway, roadway or railway; c) Any odour to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate areas; d) Excessive smoke or any other “Adverse Effect”; or, e) Any “Dangerous Condition” Amendment.

Total Burn Ban definition (Section 5.0)

“Total Burn Ban” or “Restricted Fire Zone” shall mean absolutely no “Open Air Burning” including “Campfires” or “Cooking Fires” or charcoal barbecues, but does not include the use of cooking or heating equipment which is equipped with a shut off mechanism.

Permit validity (Schedule A permit form, condition 2)

This Permit shall be in effect from the date of application to the last day of December of the same calendar year.

Set Fines schedule excerpt (Schedule C)

Burn material(s) without obtaining or possessing a valid permit -- $200.00. Set or maintain an open-air fire or campfire when a total burn ban or restricted fire zone is in place -- $500.00. Burn material(s) which produces excessive smoke or adverse effects -- $150.00.