Open Air Burning By-Law

Question 1

Open Air Burning By-Law No. 02-283 allows open air burning:

a) In rural areas as defined in the Regional Official Plan
b) Under permit in any area designated within the urban boundary of the City
c) On all farms provided the burning is intended to clear land
d) If the homeowner intends to limit the burning to the chimenea

Answer 1

a) In rural areas as defined in the Regional Official Plan

Answer: A (Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Section 2.4)

Question 2

What is the permitted size for a “standard open air burning” outdoor fire under the City of Hamilton Open Air Burning By-law Open Air Burning permit?

a) 1m x 1m x 2m high
b) 2m x 2m x 2m high
c) 2m x 2m x 1m high
d) 1m x 1m x 1m high

Answer 2

c) 2m x 2m x 1m high

Answer: C (Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Permit (front))

Question 3

Who can enforce the Open Air Burning By-law?

a) The Fire Chief
b) The Chief Fire Prevention Officer
c) An Assistant to the Fire Marshal
d) All of the above

Answer 3

d) All of the above

Answer: D (Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Section 5.1)

Question 4

Under what conditions can an open air burning permit be issued for properties within the urban area of the City?

a) If the open air burning is conducted only during daylight hours
b) If a paid inspection by the Hamilton Fire Department reveals that the burn can safely be conducted without nuisance or risk to neighbouring properties
c) If the property owner has written permission from neighbouring property owners
d) Under no conditions

Answer 4

b) If a paid inspection by the Hamilton Fire Department reveals that the burn can safely be conducted without nuisance or risk to neighbouring properties

Answer: B (Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Section 2.4)

Question 5

Every person to whom an open burning permit is issued shall:

a) Permit an inspection of the site by the Hamilton Fire Department
b) Comply with all guidelines governing the conduct of the open air burning
c) Produce the permit on demand to any person authorized to enforce the Open Air Burning By-law
d) All of the above

Answer 5

d) All of the above

Answer: D (Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Section 3.1)

Question 6

What is the required clearance that must be maintained between outdoor fireplaces and combustible materials?

a) 1m
b) 2m
c) 3m
d) 4m

Answer 6

c) 3m

Answer: C (Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Permit (back))

Question 7

What is the required clearance between a “standard open air burning” size pile and combustibles/structures?

a) 30m
b) 15m
c) 25m
d) 20m

Answer 7

a) 30m

Answer: A (Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Permit (back))

Question 8

On a standard open air burn pile, vegetation must be cleared for what distance around the burning material?

a) 1m
b) 2m
c) 3m
d) Not applicable

Answer 8

b) 2m

Answer: B Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Permit (back))

Question 9

What is the maximum size permitted for a recreational campfire?

a) 1m x 1m
b) 1m in diameter
c) 0.6m x 0.6m
d) 0.6m in diameter

Answer 9

d) 0.6m in diameter

Answer: D (Open Air Burning By-Law – 02-283, Permit (back))