Can I burn today in Smooth Rock Falls?
Smooth Rock Falls’s by-law does not set out what each fire danger rating allows, so this page cannot tell you whether today is a burning day. Today’s rating is beside this, and the fire hall below has the answer.
- Air quality (AQHI)
- No station near here
- Observed
- rating measured at the centre of Cochrane District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Smooth Rock Falls requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department decides — not this page.
Date of issue to end of calendar year
Apply at the Municipal Office or through the Fire Department using the Town's burning permit application form
Pay $25.00/year
Comply with permit terms and Fire Chief guidelines.
Permit required (Section 3.1)
All persons setting an open-air fire in the Municipality must first apply for a fire burning permit. Application forms are available at the Municipal Offices and through the Fire Department.
Wind threshold (Section 3.7)
Open air burning is not permitted when the wind speed exceeds 30 kilometres per hour, and any other steps shall be taken as may be reasonably necessary to prevent the fire from getting beyond control or causing damage or becoming a danger to life and/or property.
Fire hazard suspension (Section 3.11-3.12)
Open Air Fires are not permitted if the Chief Fire Official has declared a High or Extreme Fire Hazard. Where a Provincial or Federal ministry issues restrictions or total bans on open air burning, these directives shall supersede this by-law until such time as the restriction or ban has been lifted by the appropriate authorities.
Recreational burning hours (Section 3.13(d))
the fire is started not earlier than 10:00 a.m. in the morning and extinguished not later than 1:00 a.m. in the evening or earlier.
Permit validity (Section 2.6)
A Permit issued under this section is valid on the date of issue and for the balance of the calendar year in which the permit is issued and is subject to fees set out in the attached fee schedule (schedule A).
A live readout of air quality, wind and fire danger for Smooth Rock Falls — free, for any municipality, customer or not. See it and get the link.
By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — Smooth Rock Falls Fire Department decides.