Erin Fire and Emergency Services is asking residents to follow and understand the open-air burn bylaw.
“Over the last several weeks firefighting crews have responded to complaints of open air burning either without an approved burn permit or burning has occurred not within the restrictions as set out in the burn permit,” states a release from the fire department.
Below is a sample of some of the restrictions as set out in the bylaw:
– fires must be located no closer than 15 metres from any building, structure, hedge, fence, road or overhead wire or obstruction of any kind;
– fires shall not be burned during periods of dry conditions or drought or when prohibition has been declared;
– dimensions of the fire shall not exceed 0.3 cubic metres for urban properties;
– fires shall not be set or burned between the hours of 9pm and 6am,
– fires shall not be burned when wind velocity exceeds 16km/h;
– the burning of leaves, garden waste, household garbage, tires, cardboard, paint, roofing materials is strictly prohibited; and
– any fire set under the bylaw shall at no time negatively impact neighbouring properties due to smoke or debris.
To obtain a burn permit, visit the town office at 5684 Trafalgar Road, Hillsburgh, Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm. The burn permit is valid for up to one year at the cost of $20.
“A copy of the bylaw is issued to everyone applying for a burn permit and it is very important,” said chief fire prevention officer Len Papp.
