FIRE PIT APPLICATION FORM

FIRE PIT REGULATIONS BROCHURE

• The fire appliance must be a minimum of 3 meters from all combustibles (ie: buildings, decks, fences, trees, etc.)
• The pit must be constructed of stone, masonry or metal which includes manufactured fire pits and chimneys placed at ground level or above ground in a manner that will prevent fuel from falling out of the container. All openings must be clad with medal, mesh type screen with openings no greater than 12mm x 25mm.
• All vegetation must be cleared around an appliance for a .5 meter (18") radius of the perimeter.
• Only cured wood products may be burnt in the appliance. (Gas or propane may be optional with the approval of the fire inspector).
• The appliance can be no larger than 1 meter in diameter.
• No manufactured portable wood burning appliance shall be placed on a combustible surface or structure.
• A minimum of one 2A10BC dry chemical fire extinguisher must be located within easy access on the property in lieu, a garden hose may be used if it is connected to a faucet and ready for immediate use.
• All fire pits must be supervised by an adult registered owner or renter while operating.
• In the event that a permit is granted and a complaint is received from a neighbor citing health reasons, the permit may be revoked until such circumstances change or the cause of the complaint rectified.
• It is recommended that the bottom of the fire pit contain approximately 25 cm of gravel or stone.