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Fire Department By-laws
Carbon Monoxide Detector By-law
By-law No. 99-021(F1-3), being a by-law to require the installation of Carbon Monoxide Detectors in residential occupancies.
Smoke Alarm By-law
By-law No. 89-33 (Con-1) – Being a by-law to authorize and direct citizens to acquire and place approved smoke alarm detectors in all residential dwelling units, and for the enforcement of this by-law and inspection of all dwelling units.
Open Air Burning By-law
By-law No. 2000-071 (REG-1), Being a by-law to prescribe the time and precautions for open air burning of materials.
Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations that surround open burning.
Open Air Burning Pamphlet
The Fire Department has developed a pamphlet that summarizes the open burning regulations.
How do I obtain permission to burn?
Permits for Open Air Burning can be obtained from the Civic Centre or at Station 1-4 in Keswick at 165 The Queensway South, Keswick, ON L4P 3S9, 905-476-5167 or Station 1 6 at 34 Snooks Blvd. Sutton, ON L0E 1N0 905-722-8252
Remember, if the Fire department is called and no authorization has been obtained, you are liable to pay costs for the Fire department and/or charged under the Ontario Fire Code, or both.
Regardless of authorization, the person that starts the fire is responsible for any effect that fire or smoke may have on neigbouring persons or property.
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