Dawson Creek backyard fire and burning rules

unless a Permit has been obtained under section 9 or it is contained in a fire pit or outdoor fireplace that is built in accordance with this bylaw.

Have a minimum clearance of 3 metres (10 feet) from any buildings, property lines, overhead wires, trees or any combustible materials.

Installations must have enclosed sides at a depth of no greater than 45 centimetres (18 inches) and a width of no greater than 60 centimetres (24 inches)

A spark arrestor mesh screen of expanded metal to contain sparks must be provided over the fire.

Only barbecue briquettes or clean burning dry firewood may be used as fuel in fire pits or outdoor fireplaces.

if the wind speed is greater than 10 km per hour.

Before starting an outdoor fire, every person must notify the Fire Department.

Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces are not permitted within 1 metre of gas lines.

must be surrounded by 1 metre of non-combustible material

Every person starting a fire shall ensure a competent adult person is present at all times until the fire is totally extinguished.

in contravention of the Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation (British Columbia); and

Burning permits are required to burn in our community.

Yard waste fires are only allowed between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Yard waste fires are not to exceed 1 metre x 1 metre x 1 metre.

No person shall burn any noxious materials, construction waste, domestic waste or garbage, household scrap paper, or any similar material.

Yard waste fire Permits are only valid for a 24 hour period.

garden refuse such as leaves, prunings and small branches indigenous to the property

including without limitation yard waste fires, fires for purposes of land clearing or fire hazard reduction:

Permits will not be issued for the burning of industrial, commercial or construction waste.

Venting index must be "good" or "fair" the day before burning, and "good" at the time of burning.

To get a permit, visit the Dawson Creek Fire Hall from 8:30-4:30 weekdays.

May 1 to May 15 - October 1 to October 15

Notify BC Wildfire service if piles are larger than 2 x 3m or if two piles are to be burnt.

Call 1-888-797-1717 to get a registration number.

Prior to igniting, call the Fire Hall at 250-782-9898.

Yard Waste Fire Permit (May 1-15 or October 1-15) No charge No charge No charge No charge

Yard Waste Fire Permit - rest of the year $14.38 $14.67 $14.96 $15.26

ALL FEES ARE PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES

Yard Waste Fire Permit – rest of the year $14.38 $14.67 $14.96 $15.26

pay the fee set out in the City of Dawson Creek Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended or replaced from time to time;

All permits are subject to weather and provincial fire bans.

may, at any time, suspend or cancel any permit or right to burn granted pursuant to this Bylaw.

The collection site is at 949 99 Avenue.

The collection site is only for grass clippings and leave.

The Bessborough Landfill accepts specific yard and garden waste for free annually from May 15 to October 31.

Pruning's (up to 5 cm in diameter)

No person shall deposit recyclable materials or yard waste in a Garbage Collection Cart.

4153 8.1 Start an outdoor fire contrary to bylaw 150 125 200 No

4153 8.3 Burn prohibited materials 150 125 200 No

4153 8.9 Yard waste fire outside allowed hours 150 125 200 No

4153 8.10 Yard waste fire larger than allowed 150 125 200 No

4153 10.1 Fail to meet fire pit requirements 150 125 200 Yes

4153 8.5 Start a fire on City property 300 200 500 No

4153 8.5 Start a fire on City property 550

FIRE PROTECTION BYLAW NO. 4153, 2012