Open Air Burning By-Law (9 Questions)

Question 1

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

Answer 1

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

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?

Answer 2

2m x 2m x 1m high

Question 3

Who can enforce the Open Air Burning By-law?

Answer 3

A) The Fire Chief
B) The Chief Fire Prevention Officer
C) An Assistant to the Fire Marshal
D) All of the above

Question 4

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

Answer 4

b

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

3m

Question 7

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

Answer 7

30m

Question 8

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

Answer 8

2m

Question 9

What is the maximum size permitted for a recreational campfire?

Answer 9

0.6m in diameter