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Prohibition — Open Air Burning

No person shall start, set or maintain a fire on any property unless; (a) a permit has been issued by the Fire Chief in accordance with this By-law; (b) that person complies with all applicable conditions specified in this By-law; (c) that person has first notified the Fire Dispatching Office prior to starting, setting and maintaining a fire; and (d) that person has provided the Fire Dispatching Office with such information as may be requested.

Prohibited Conditions (incl. wind threshold)

No person shall start, set or maintain a fire where: (a) a decrease in visibility on any highway or roadway may result from smoke; (b) inconvenience or irritation may be caused to others from smoke or flames; (c) the spread of the fire due to the proximity of any combustible material including grass or other vegetation may occur; (d) the endangerment of property or persons may occur; or (e) wind speed exceeds 30kph.

Prohibited Materials for Burning

No person shall burn or permit to be burned: (a) garbage; or (b) materials made of or containing rubber; or (c) plastic; or (d) tar; or (e) pressure treated or painted lumber.

Fire in a Burn Barrel

No person shall start, set or maintain a fire in a burn barrel without a valid burn permit issued in accordance with this By-law... (c) The burn barrel is located at least eight (8) metres from any buildings; (d) The burn barrel is located at least eight (8) metres from any forest or woodland; and (e) The burn barrel is located at least five 5 metres from the property line... (h) the fire is set and maintained in the burn barrel only during the time falling between one half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset, unless the prior written consent of the Fire Chief to set or maintain the fire in the burn barrel during any other time is obtained.

Residential Campfires

No person shall start, set or maintain a campfire without a valid burn permit issued in accordance with this By-law... (b) the diameter of the campfire containment area does not exceed 110 centimetres... (d) eight (8) metres from any buildings; and (e) eight (8) metres from any forest or woodland; (f) five (5) metres from the property line... (g) the material burned in the campfire is in a single pile that is less than 66 centimetres (26 inches) in height... (i) in the case of a campfire set in a location other than in an approved campground, the campfire is maintained only during the time falling between one hour before sunset and one hour after sunrise of the following day.

Fire in an Outdoor Fireplace

No person shall start, set or maintain a fire in an outdoor fireplace without a valid burn permit issued in accordance with this By-law... (d) the outdoor fireplace is located at least three (3) metres from any building or structure; (e) the outdoor fireplace is located at least three (3) metres from any forest or woodland; (f) the outdoor fireplace is located at least five (5) metres from the property line... (i) only clean dry wood or charcoal is burned in the outdoor fireplace.

Brush Fire

No person shall start, set or maintain a brush fire without a valid burn permit issued in accordance with this By-law... (a) the fire is set and maintained at a distance of no less than twenty-five (25) metres, or such greater distance as may be specified in the burn permit, from: (b) the nearest building or other combustible structure; and (c) any overhead wires; and (d) is located at least five (5) metres from the property line; (e) the materials to be burned... do not exceed eight (8) metres in length, eight (8) metres in width, and eight (8) metres in height [landfill/farm]; and do not exceed three (3) metres in length, three (3) metres in width, and three (3) metres in height for fires in all other locations; (f) the fire is not set or maintained except during the time between one half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset.

Open Air Burning Restrictions on Municipal Property

Open air burning using charcoal and firewood is prohibited at all times in recreational parks, unless permission has been granted from the municipality; Open air burning using any cooking equipment is prohibited at the Wellington Rotary Beach at all times, with the exception of food trucks or other operators who have been granted permission from the municicpality.

Burn Permits — validity, revocation, and fee (Section 15 / Schedule A)

A burn permit shall be valid only for the period of time for which it was issued and shall expire on the date or in the manner specified in the burn permit. ... The Fire Chief or his or her designate, may at any time, in his or her sole discretion, revoke any burn permit if he or she reasonably believes that: (a) any of the information in the application or supporting documentation or materials is not accurate; (b) a term or condition of the burn permit is not being observed... The fees for burn permits shall be as set out in Schedule "A", which forms a part of this by-law.

Schedule 'A' — Burn Permit Fees

Burn Permits $20.00 (Burn Permits are effective from date of issue to December 31st of the year issued)