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IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
BYLAW NO. 2100-25
A BYLAW OF THE COUNTY OF NEWELL, IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA, FOR THE
PREVENTION OR EXTINGUISHING OF FIRES, FOR THE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE
OF PEOPLE AND THE PROTECTION OF PEOPLE AND PROPERTY FROM INJURY OR
DESTRUCTION BY FIRE.
WHEREAS Sections 7, 8 and 9 of the Municipal Government Act. RSA 2000 c. M-26 provide that
Council may pass bylaws for the safety, health & welfare of people and the protection of people
and property; and
WHEREAS the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, RSA 2000 c. F-19 grants powers and
responsibilities to the County of Newell; and
WHEREAS the Council of the County of Newell pursuant to the powers and responsibilities
granted to it pursuant to the Municipal Government Act and the Forest and Prairie Protection Act
wishes to provide for the prevention, regulation and control of the lighting of Fires within the
County of Newell and for the safety, health and welfare of people and the protection of people
and property from damage or destruction by Fire on the terms hereinafter provided;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the County of Newell in Council duly assembled enacts as
follows:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as "the Fire Bylaw".
2. Definitions
2.1. "Apparatus" shall mean any vehicle, machinery, or device for Firefighting, as well as
any vehicle used for transporting Firefighters or supplies;
2.2. "Approved Debris" means those materials permitted to be burned in accordance
with Legislation, Statutes and Bylaws written to protect and enhance the environment,
and shall include but are not limited to materials described as:
2.2.1. straw and stubble;
2.2.2. grass and weeds;
2.2.3. dead and dried leaves and tree pruning's;
2.2.4. brush and fallen trees on newly cleared land or associated logging operations;
2.2.5. used power and telephone poles that do not contain preservatives;
2.2.6. wood material from the construction or demolition of buildings which does not
contain wood preservatives; and,
2.2.7. household solid waste materials (excluding Prohibited Debris).
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2.3. "Burn Barrel" means a fireproof container (including metal barrels with the top
removed, manufactured metal incinerators, or other fireproof unit) intended to contain
Fires that are intentionally ignited to convert Approved Debris only into light weight
ash for disposal through other means;
2.4. "Controlled Burn" shall mean a Fire for which a Fire Permit has been or will be
issued and is intended to be deliberately ignited as a method of cleaning up Approved
Debris, and where measures have been taken to ensure the Fire is contained and will
only burn the intended debris and the immediate area where the debris is located;
2.5. "Council" shall mean the Council of the County of Newell;
2.6. "County" shall mean the County of Newell;
2.7. "Department" shall mean all Fire Departments authorized to provide services within
the boundaries of the County of Newell;
2.8. "Equipment" shall mean any tools, contrivances, devices or materials used by the
Department to combat an Incident;
2.9. "Fire" shall mean any flames resulting from the burning of humus, mulch, bales,
ditches, stubble, fallen trees, cut trees, leaves, tree pruning's, weeds, garden waste,
wood or wood products, soil, farm produce, brush, grass, feed, straw, hay, coal, or
any material from a building, structure, machine, vehicle, Recreational Fire Pit, or Burn
Barrel;
2.10. "Fire Break" shall mean an obstacle to the spread of Fire, such as a strip of open
land;
2.11. "Fire Chief" shall mean the individual appointed as Chief Officer of a Fire Department
authorized to provide services within the County of Newell;
2.12. "Fire Guardian" shall mean a person named or appointed as Fire Guardian pursuant
to the Forest and Prairie Protection Act. Fire Chiefs shall be appointed as Fire
Guardians for the purpose of this Bylaw;
2.13. "Fire Permit" shall mean a permit issued by an appointed Fire Guardian pursuant to
the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, or this Bylaw, or both, allowing for the ignition
of a Controlled Burn, within the County;
2.14. "Fire Protection" shall mean all aspects of fire safety, including but not limited to: fire
prevention, firefighting or suppression, pre-fire planning, public education and
information, training or other staff development, and advising;
2.15. "Fireworks" means a device (regardless of rating or type) containing gunpowder and
other combustible chemicals that cause an explosion when ignited and are typically
used for visual and auditory effects in conjunction with celebrations;
2.16. "Growth Hamlet" shall mean the hamlets of Lake Newell Resort, Rolling Hills,
Scandia and Tilley.
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2.17. "Incident" shall mean a Fire or situation where an explosion is imminent or any other
situation where there is a danger, possible danger to life or property, or both, and to
which the Department has responded;
2.18. "Legislation" means all applicable Federal, Provincial and County Legislation,
regulations, Bylaws, guidelines and policies, including but not limited to the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) where referenced in an Act, Safety Codes Act,
RSA 2000 Chapter S-1 and its regulations, Occupational Health & Safety Act RSA
2000 Chapter 0-2 and its regulations, and the Work Safe Alberta Bulletin "A Code of
Practice for Firefighters", the Workers Compensation Board Legislation, and the
County Policies;
2.19. "Member" means any person serving as a Member of the County's Fire and
Emergency Services and includes Members of any of the Fire Departments
authorized to provide service within the County of Newell;
2.20. "Owner/Occupanf' means the person who has care and control or power of authority
or can exercise power and authority over a building as defined in the Alberta Fire
Code or the person who is registered under the Land Titles Act as Owner of the
property;
2.21. "Peace Officer" shall mean an individual appointed by the Solicitor General of
Alberta, or Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointed by the Council of the County of
Newell, or a Member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
2.22. "Prohibited Debris" means any material that, when burned, will result in the release
to the atmosphere of dense smoke, offensive odours or toxic air contaminants in
accordance with Federal or Provincial Legislation, statutes and Municipal Bylaws
written to protect and enhance the environment, and shall include but not limited to
materials described as:
2.22.1. preserved wood;
2.22.2. material from automobile bodies and tires;
2.22.3. rubber;
2.22.4. plastic (i.e. ABS, PVC piping);
2.22.5. used oil and other petroleum-based products (i.e., Styrofoam);
2.22.6. manure;
2.22.7. pathological waste;
2.22.8. asphalt shingles; and,
2.22.9. any other materials described as prohibited from burning or incineration under
any Legislation, act or regulation, including the Environmental Protection and
Enhancement Act, RSA 2000, c. E- 12 and amendments thereto;
2.23. "Recreational Fire Pit" shall mean a non-combustible device constructed in
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accordance with Schedule "A" attached and used for recreational burning of seasoned
dried wood only;
2.24. "Regional Fire Chief" shall mean the person authorized by the County of Newell to
fill that position. The County herein reserves the right to change the formal title name
from time to time. Such revisions will not require an amendment to the Bylaw;
2.25. "Regional Fire Department Official" shall mean staff employed or contracted by the
County of Newell and assigned management or administrative responsibilities for the
Fire and Emergency Services Function or the Emergency Management and
Emergency Planning Function;
2.26. "Responsible Person" shall mean a person at least sixteen (16) years of age that is
competent to be in a supervision role.
2.27. "Running Fire" shall mean a Fire burning without being under the proper control of
any person;
2.28. "Sufficient Precautions" shall mean such general Fire precautions as may
reasonably be required by the circumstances of the situation to ensure that the
premises or lands are safe and that a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks
involved have been undertaken;
2.29. "Violation Tickef' shall mean a ticket issued for an offense committed against any
of the provisions of this Bylaw or the Forest and Prairie Protection Act, RSA 2000 c.
F-19 and shall be in the form prescribed by the Provincial Offences Procedure Act,
RSA 2000 c. P-34.
3. Fire Services
3.1. While on scene at an Incident, all Members shall report unsafe conditions to their Fire
Chief and endeavor to address the unsafe conditions;
3.2. Regional Fire Department Officials and Members are responsible for carrying out
assigned duties, obligations and responsibilities and which without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, may include:
3.2.1. preserving life, property, and protecting persons and property from injury or
destruction by Fire;
3.2.2. preventing and extinguishing Fires;
3.2.3. providing rescue and related emergency services;
3.2.4. preventing prairie or Running Fires and enforcing the provisions of the Forest and
Prairie Protection Act;
3.2.5. preventing, combating and controlling Incidents;
3.2.6. controlling and mitigating Incidents involving dangerous goods.
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3.2.7. operating Apparatus and emergency Equipment for extinguishing Fires and
preserving life, property and environment;
3.2.8. investigating the cause of Fires as applicable; and,
3.2.9. carrying out preventative inspections and patrols.
4. Regional Fire Chief
4.1. The Regional Fire Chief shall support and implement the provision and integration of
emergency services pursuant to this Bylaw;
4.2. For all Incidents that occur within the jurisdictional boundaries for the County, the
Regional Fire Chief or designate may, after assessing the situation, take command of
the Incident. Upon doing so, the Regional Fire Chief has the authority which the Bylaw
grants to a Fire Chief.
5. Fire Chief
5.1. The Fire Chief shall perform and carry out such duties and responsibilities pursuant
to any Act or this Bylaw;
5.2. The Fire Chief, or in their absence, the most senior Member present (hereinafter
referred to as the "Member in Charge") shall have control, direction and management
of any Department Apparatus, Equipment or manpower, assigned to an Incident and
shall continue to act in that capacity until relieved by the Regional Fire Chief or their
designate;
5.3. The Fire Chief, or designated Member in Charge may, at an Incident, at their
discretion, establish perimeters and keep persons from entering the area within the
prescribed perimeter;
5.4. The Fire Chief or designated Member in Charge may request a Community Peace
Officer or RCMP officer to enforce restrictions on individuals entering the perimeter
established for emergency purposes;
5.5. After first consulting with the Regional Fire Chief or their designate, the Fire Chief, or
any other Member in charge at an Incident, is empowered to cause a building,
structure or thing to be pulled down, demolished or otherwise removed and prepare
a Fire Break on any adjacent lands, if he or she deems it necessary, to prevent the
spread of Fire to other buildings, structures, lands or things;
5.6. A Fire Chief, or any other Member delegated by the Fire Chief, may, without a warrant,
enter any land and premises, except a private dwelling house, for the purpose of
discharging his duties under this Bylaw.
5.7. A Fire Chief, or any other Member delegated by the Fire Chief, may, without a warrant,
enter a private dwelling house that is on Fire and proceed to fight the Fire.
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6. Fire Guardians
6.1. Each year before the 1st day of April, Council shall appoint a sufficient number of Fire
Guardians to enforce the provisions of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and this
Bylaw within the boundaries of the County. All Fire Chiefs shall be appointed Fire
Guardians;
6.2. Each Fire Guardian shall have the authority and power to:
6.2.1. delegate the authority to issue Fire Permits to another Member for the purpose of
this bylaw;
6.2.2. issue a Fire Permit in respect of any land within the County;
6.2.3. issue a Fire Permit with standard and pre-determined Fire Permit conditions
together with any additional conditions imposed upon the applicant which the Fire
Guardian considers appropriate;
6.2.4. may suspend or cancel at any time a Fire Permit and, on receiving notice of the
suspension or cancellation, the person concerned shall immediately extinguish
any Fire set pursuant to their permit;
6.2.5. direct the operations of extinguishing or controlling the Fire or operations to
preserve life and property;
6.2.6. enforce the provisions of the Forest and Prairie Protection Act and this Bylaw
within the boundaries of the County.
7. Permits
7.1. An application for a Fire Permit for a Controlled Burn or Fireworks shall be submitted
to a Fire Guardian. The Fire Guardian shall receive and consider the application and
after having done so he or she may, in their absolute discretion, either issue or refuse
to issue a Fire Permit;
7.2. To reduce the risk of Burn Barrel Fires spreading to other combustible materials, the
placement and use of Burn Barrels are required to comply with the Standards outlined
in Schedule "C" of this Bylaw;
7.3. To reduce risks associated with the use of Low Hazard Fireworks (Class F1),
conditions for their use are outlined in Schedule "C". This bylaw does not apply to the
use of Class F2-F4 Fireworks which are regulated by Government of Canada
Agencies;
7.4. Fire Permits issued pursuant to this Bylaw are valid for a period of time as shall be
determined and set by the Fire Guardian issuing the permit. The Fire Permit shall
have endorsed thereon the period of time for which the said permit is valid and with
rare exceptions permits shall not exceed two weeks;
7.5. Each application for a Fire Permit shall contain the following information:
7.5.1. the applicant's name, mailing address, and other contact information for the
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applicant such as e-mail address, and 24-hour contact phone number.
7.5.2. the legal description or rural address of the land on which the applicant proposes
to set a Fire;
7.5.3. the type and description of material which the applicant proposes to burn;
7.5.4. the period of time the Fire Permit is valid;
7.5.5. the name of the person supervising the burn;
7.5.6. the local Fire Chief's phone number;
7.5.7. additional conditions added to the Fire Permit if any;
7.5.8. the signature of the Fire Guardian; and,
7.5.9. the date of issue.
7.6. Council from time to time by resolution may establish a fee for issuing a Fire Permit;
7.7. A Fire Permit is not required under this Bylaw for the use of a Recreational Fire Pit
that meets the standards outlined in Schedule "A" or for the use of a Burn Barrel that
meets the standards outlined in Schedule "C".
7.8. Fire Permit applicants shall adhere to the Standards outlined in Schedule "C" for each
type of Controlled Burn listed therein:
7.9. A Fire Permit will NOT be issued for the purpose of burning Prohibited Debris.
8. This Bylaw does not apply to any Industrial or Commercial type incinerator that is required
to be licensed under the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act, RSA 2000 c. E-
12.
9. This Bylaw does not apply to Fires that are set for the purposes of training Firefighters.
10. Where the Department has taken any action whatsoever for the purpose of; extinguishing a
Fire, responding to a Fire call, alarm call, false alarm, preserving life or property from injury
or destruction by Fire, or responding to any other Incident on land within the County, the
County may, in respect of costs incurred by the Department in taking such action, charge
costs incurred to the Owner/Occupant of the land in respect of which the action was taken;
10.1. The costs and fees to be charged by the Department for services rendered pursuant
to this Bylaw shall be determined by Council by resolution from time to time;
10.2. In the event that the Owner/Occupant of any land within the County shall feel
aggrieved by actions taken by the County pursuant to Section 10, such
Owner/Occupant shall have a period of thirty (30) days from the date of mailing the
notice of the action taken by the County to appeal to Council the action taken by the
County. The decision of Council on any such appeal shall be final and binding upon
the Owner/Occupant of the land and shall not be subject to any further appeal;
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10.3. In respect of land within the County, in the event that the amount levied by the County
is not paid within sixty (60) days after the mailing of a notice by the County pursuant
to Section 15, or in the event of an appeal, within sixty (60) days of the date of mailing
of the decision of Council on the appeal, the amount levied and unpaid shall be
charged against the land upon which the Fire was started as taxes due and owing in
respect of that land.
11. No individual shall ignite a Fire when weather conditions are such that winds gusts are
sustained, or exceed 15 km/hr.
12. No individual shall ignite Fireworks when weather conditions are such that wind gusts are
sustained, or exceed 15 km/hr.
13. No person shall discharge Fireworks or utilize exploding targets within any hamlet in the
County.
14. The use of a Burn Barrel is prohibited within any Growth Hamlet in the County.
15. No person shall ignite a Fire when weather conditions are such that smoke may obscure
visibility on primary or secondary highways or local roads thereby impairing the vision of
drivers and creating a potential traffic hazard.
16. No person shall light a Controlled Burn, or Fireworks unless he or she is the holder of a valid
Fire or Fireworks Permit if required under this Bylaw or the Forest and Prairie Protection Act,
or both.
17. No person shall direct or allow anyone to ignite a Controlled Burn or Fireworks on land they
own, occupy, or control, except as permitted pursuant to this Bylaw.
18. When a Fire has been lit in accordance with the requirements of this Bylaw and as a result
of changing conditions, the Fire becomes, or has the potential to become a Running Fire,
the Owner/Occupant of the land, or the person having control of the land upon which such
Fire is lit, or the Responsible Person supervising the Fire:
18.1. Shall attempt to extinguish the Fire immediately,
18.2. Where he or she is unable to extinguish the Fire quickly, shail report the Fire to the
department immediately.
19. No person shall either directly, indirectly, personally, through an agent, servant or employee,
kindle a Fire and let it become a Running Fire on any land that is not their own property or
allow a Running Fire to pass from their own property to the property of another.
20. No person shall light a Controlled Burn, Burn Barrel, Fireworks, or a Recreational Fire Pit
Fire without first taking sufficient precautions to ensure that the Fire can be kept under control
at all times or when the weather conditions are conducive to creating a Running Fire. All
Fires shall be continuously supervised by a Responsible Person.
21. No person shall conduct any activity that involves the use of Fire, open flames, explosives,
flammable/combustible devices, Fireworks, exploding targets, appliances, Equipment or
ignition sources that might reasonably be expected to cause a Running Fire, unless sufficient
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precautions are taken to prevent the Running Fire from occurring.
22. No person shall:
22.1. Provide false, incomplete, or misleading information on or with respect to the Fire
Permit application;
22.2. Interfere with the efforts of persons authorized in this Bylaw to extinguish Fires or
preserve life or property or other person(s) assisting or acting under the direction of a
Member;
22.3. Interfere with the operation of the Department's Equipment or Apparatus required to
extinguish Fires or preserve life or property;
22.4. Damage or destroy any Department(s) property;
22.5. Falsely represent themselves as a Member, wear or display any Fire service badge,
cap, button, insignia or other paraphernalia which may leave the false impression that
the person is a Member;
22.6. Obstruct or otherwise interfere with access to any properties, roads, streets, highways
or other approaches to any Fire Incident, Fire hydrant, Fire Protection system, cistern,
body of water or any water source designated or intended to be used for Fire
Protection;
22.7. Deposit, discard or leave any burning material or substance where it might ignite other
materials and cause a Fire or Running Fire;
22.8. Use a Fire to burn Prohibited Debris as defined by Alberta Environment without first
obtaining a permit from Alberta Environment;
22.9. Light a Fire on land owned or controlled by the County without first obtaining the
County's written consent.
23. Any person who fails to hold a valid Fire Permit, when one is required under this Bylaw, is
guilty of an offense.
24. Any person to whom a Violation Ticket has been issued may make voluntary payment in
respect of the Violation Ticket by delivering the Violation Ticket along with an amount equal
to that specified for the offense as set out in this Bylaw, to the Provincial Court Office
specified on the Violation Ticket.
25. A person who fails to comply with any provision contained in this Bylaw, except for the failure
to hold a valid Fire Permit which is otherwise provided for under Section 23 of this Bylaw, is
guilty of an offense.
26. A Peace Officer may without warrant enter on any lands and premises, except a private
dwelling house, for the purpose of ensuring a Fire Permit has been obtained for any Fire and
that all conditions of the Fire Permit are being met and may at his/her discretion order the
Fire to be extinguished if it is considered by the Peace Officer to be a Running Fire.
27. Where a person who is authorized to do so, as provided for in Section 7.5 of this Bylaw, or
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any Peace Officer, has reasonable grounds to believe that a person has committed a breach
of any of the provisions of this Bylaw, he or she may issue or request that a Peace Officer
issue and serve such person a Violation Ticket.
27.1. Service of such Violation Ticket shall be sufficient if:
27.1.1. personally served to or,
27.1.2. left for them at their last or most usual place of abode with a person who is
apparently at least 18 years old or,
27.1.3. mailed to the person committing the offense.
28. Notwithstanding any provision in this or any other Bylaw, the Regional Fire Chief may upon
receiving input from the County of Newell Fire Chiefs, declare a ban on burning of any kind
within the County. In the absence of the Regional Fire Chief, their designate, acting on the
recommendation of the collective County of Newell Fire Chiefs, may also declare a Fire Ban
within the County.
28.1. Three levels or categories of Fire controls may be implemented.
28.1.1. A Fire Advisory — Fires are allowed, but public warning advising of extreme
caution is issued. This level is a warning and may be upgraded to a Fire Restriction
or Fire Ban if conditions do not improve.
28.1.2. A Fire Restriction — All Fires including: low hazard (family style Fireworks),
exploding targets, Burn Barrels, charcoal briquettes, and sky lanterns are not
allowed. Ali existing Fire Permits are immediately suspended, and no new permits
will be issued.
28.1.2.1. The following Fires are allowed during a Fire Restriction period:
a. approved gas or propane cooking appliances;
b. portable gas or propane Fire pits;
c. Recreational Fire Pits;
d. campfires burning within designated Fire containment units located
within approved campgrounds;
e. wood pellet fully contained smokers
28.1.3. A Fire Ban - No Fires are allowed (including: Recreational Fire Pits, Fireworks,
exploding targets, Burn Barrels, charcoal briquettes, wood pellet based fully
contained smokers and sky lanterns).
28.1.3.1. The following can be operated during Fire ban periods.
a. approved gas or propane cooking appliances.
b. portable gas or propane Fire pits.
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28.2. When determining whether to declare a Fire Ban on burning within the County,
consideration shall be given to any or all of the following factors:
28.2.1. levels of recent precipitation,
28.2.2. short or long term weather forecasts,
28.2.3. water shortages or restrictions,
28.2.4. availability of Firefighting crews, Equipment and Apparatus,
28.2.5. the overall Fire danger including Fire load, abundance of ground fuels, and fine
fuel moisture content,
28.2.6. the amount of or increase in recent outside Fires and
28.2.7. recommendations of local Fire Chiefs
28.3. The County grants the Regional Fire Chief, or their designate (in the absence of the
Regional Fire Chie� the authority to remove any Fire Ban when conditions warrant;
28.4. A person who contravenes this Bylaw during periods when a Fire Ban is in effect, may
be subject to fines that are twice the amount listed in Schedule "B".
29. Council may, in its absolute discretion, suspend or cancel a Fire Permit at any time. Upon
receiving notice of the suspension or cancellation, the holder of the Fire Permit or
Responsible Person shall immediately extinguish any Fire set pursuant to the Fire Permit. If
Council suspends or cancels all Fire Permits, a Fire Guardian may not issue a Fire Permit
until Council so authorizes.
30. Should any section or part of this Bylaw be found to have been improperly enacted, for any
reason, then such section or part shall be regarded as severable from the rest of this Bylaw
and this Bylaw remaining after such severance shall be effective and enforceable as if the
section found to be improperly enacted had not been enacted as part of this Bylaw.
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect on the final day of passing thereof and rescinds Bylaw
1958-19.
June 19, 2025 MOVED BY COUNCILLOR KELLY CHRISTMAN that Bylaw 2100-25 receive
first reading.
MOTION CARRIED
July 10, 2025 MOVED BY COUNCILOR ADENA SKANDERUP that Bylaw 2100-25 receive
second reading.
MOTION CARRIED
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July 10, 2025 MOVED BY COUNCILOR LYNETTE KOPP that Bylaw 2100-25 receive third and
final reading.
MOTION CARRIED
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Schedule "A"
Recreational Fire Pits
Page 13
1. Standards
1.1 A device used for recreational burning of seasoned dried wood only;
1.2 Must ensure that a minimum of three (3) metres clearance, measured from the
nearest Fire pit edge, is maintained from buildings, property lines, or other
combustible material;
1.3 Shall not have an open-flame area exceeding one (1) metre at its widest point;
1.4 Is set upon or built into bare ground or on non-combustible material such as
brick, stone, or concrete;
1.5 The installation has enclosed sides made from bricks, concrete blocks, heavy
gauge metal, or other non-combustible materials;
1.6 The fire pit should have a retention screen to prevent burning embers or
material from escaping the enclosed area.
1.7 Is clear of all vegetation within 30 cm (1ft) of the Fire pit;
1.8 Is not located within one (1) metre of underground or aboveground utilities;
1.9 Is not located within one (1) metre of any aboveground vegetation (tree
branches and leaves);
1.10 Is not located in the front yard of a residence within a hamlet.
1.11 Never leave the Fire unattended;
1.12 For safety reasons, Recreational Fire Pits shall be extinguished in the event
of wind speeds exceeding 15 km/hr;
1.13 Have the appropriate tools and Equipment readily available to put out any spot
Fires that may occur.
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Recreational Fire Pit Diagram 1
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Recreational Fire Pit Diagram 2
Bylaw No. 2100-25
Schedule "B"
Penalties
Page 16
Sec. Offence Fine/Penalt Fire Ban Fine/Penalt Durin Fire Ban
1 st 2nd 3�d / sub 1 st 2nd 3�d / sub
Igniting a Fire when weather
11 conditions are such that wind $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
gusts, are sustained at or
exceed 15 km/hr.
Igniting Fireworks when
12 weather conditions are such $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
that winds gusts are sustained
at or exceed 15 km/hr.
Discharging Fireworks or
13 utilize exploding targets within $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
any hamlet located in the
Count of Newell.
Igniting a Fire in a Burn Barrel
14 Within any Growth Hamlet $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
located in the County of
Newell.
Igniting a Fire when weather
conditions are such that
smoke obscures visibility on a
15 primary or secondary highway $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
or local roads, thereby
impairing drivers' vision and
creating a potential traffic
hazard.
Igniting a Fire or Fireworks
without first obtaining a Fire or
16 Fireworks Permit when such $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
permit is required under this
Bylaw or the Forest and
Prairie Protection Act, or both.
Directing or allowing another
to ignite a Controlled Burn, or
Fireworks upon land they own,
� 7 occupy, or control without first $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
having obtained a permit for a
Controlled Burn or a Fireworks
Permit in accordance with this
Bylaw.
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Sec. Offence Fine/Penalt Fine/Penalt Durin Fire Ban
Either directly, indirectly, personally,
through an agent, servant or
employee, kindle a Fire and let it Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
19 become a Running Fire on any land Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
that is not their own property or allow
a Running Fire to pass from their own
ro ert to the ro ert of another.
Ignite a Fire, Burn Barrel, Fireworks,
or Recreational Fire Pit Fire without
first taking sufficient precautions to Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
20 ensure that the Fire can be kept Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
under control at all times or when the
weather conditions are conducive to
creatin a Runnin Fire.
Engaging in activity that involves the
use of Fire, open flames, explosives,
flammable/combustible devices,
Fireworks, exploding targets,
2� appliances, Equipment or ignition Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
sources that might reasonably be Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
expected to cause a Running Fire,
without sufficient precautions being
taken to prevent a Running Fire from
occurrin .
Providing false, incomplete or Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
22.1 misleading information on or with Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
respect to a Fire Permit Application.
Interfering with the efforts of, or Fire
Department Personnel, or Equipment
22 2 being operated by persons Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
22 3 authorized in this Bylaw to extinguish Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
Fires or preserve life or property or
other person(s) assisting or acting
under the direction of a Member.
22 4 Deliberately damaging or destroying Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
an Fire De artment propert . Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
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Sec. Offence Fine, no Fire Ban Fine, Durin Fire Ban
Falsely representing themselves as a
Member or wearing or displaying any
Fire service badge; cap, button, Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
22.5 insignia or other paraphernalia which Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
may create the impression that the
person is a Member of a Fire
Department.
Obstructing or otherwise interfering
with access to any properties, roads,
streets, highways or other
22 6 approaches to any Incident, Fire Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
hydrant, Fire Protection system, Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
cistern, body of water or any water
source designated or intended to be
used for Fire Protection.
Depositing, discarding, or leaving
22 � burning materials or substances Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
where it might ignite other materials Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
and cause a Fire, or a Runnin Fire.
Burning Prohibited Debris as defined
22 $ by Alberta Environment and Parks Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
without first obtaining a permit from Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
Alberta Environment and Parks.
Lighting a Fire that requires a permit
on lands owned or controlled by the Not less than $1,000.00 Not less than $2,000.00
22.9 County or the Eastern Irrigation Not more than $2,000.00 Not more than $4,000.00
District without first obtaining
consent.
1 st 2nd 3�d/ Sub 1 st 2nd 3rd/ Sub
Failing to hold a valid Fire Permit for
23 an active Fire when a Fire Permit is $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
required under this B law.
Failing to comply with any provision
contained in this Bylaw, except for
25 the failure to hold a valid Fire Permit $200.00 $400.00 $600.00 $400.00 $800.00 $1200.00
which is otherwise provided for under
Section 23 of this B law.
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Schedule "C"
Standards for Listed Fire Types
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1. Controlled Burns of approved debris only - Burn Pits, Burn Piles, Brush Piles /
Windrows, Field or Crop Residue Burns
1.1 Have a valid fire permit ready to present, if requested.
1.2 No active burning is to be conducted between sunset and sunrise.
1.3 Never leave a Fire unattended.
1.4 Fires will be suspended in the event of wind speeds exceeding 15 km/h for safety
reasons.
1.5 Ensure compliance with condition specific measures specified by an authorized
Fire Guardian which may include a requirement to have water, appropriate tools,
and equipment present to extinguish any spot Fires that may occur.
1.6 Brush rows, agricultural piles and windrows shall not exceed 60 metres in length,
2.5 metres high, 6 metres wide and, must be set back at least 60 metres from
trees, bushes and utility/well sites.
1.7 Parallel windrows must be separated 15 metres apart.
1.8 Each individual burn location must have a clearfireguard 15 metres wide, cleared
down to the mineral soil surrounding the area.
1.9 For a clean burn, limit the amount of soil in windrows or brush piles. Clean burns
reduce smoke and smouldering fires which can last for months and emerge as a
wildfire in warm, dry weather.
2. Burn Barrels
2.1 No active burning is to be conducted between sunset and sunrise.
2.2 For safety reasons, Burn Barrel Fires will be suspended in the event of wind
speeds exceeding 15 km/h.
2.3 Have appropriate tools and Equipment available to put out any spot Fires that
may occur.
2.4 A minimum of three (3) metres clearance measured from the nearest edge to a
building or any other combustible materials.
2.5 Is equipped with a mesh screen with openings no largerthan seven (7) mm (1/4"),
secured in place with latches or weights.
2.6 Is constructed of non-combustible material.
2.7 Is placed on exposed soil and clear of all vegetation within one (1) metre of the
Burn BarreL
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2.8 Is not located within one (1) metre of underground or above ground utilities.
2.9 Is not located within three (3) metres of any aboveground vegetation (i.e., tree
branches and leaves).
2.10 Is not located within the boundaries of any Growth Hamlet in the County of
Newell.
3. Fireworks - Low Hazard (type F1)
3.1 Never leave any Fire unattended.
3.2 Fireworks displays wiil be suspended in the event of wind speeds exceeding 15
km/h for safety reasons.
3.3 Have the appropriate tools and Equipment available to put out any spot Fires that
may occur.
3.4 All spot Fires are completely extinguished before leaving the site
3.5 Dependent on Fireworks type, a minimum separation distance between 80 to 700
metres is required between the firing site and public areas, structures, vehicles,
or other similar objects. The specific distance depends on the diameter of the
mortar being fired. Refer to manufacturers' recommendation for guidance on
required setback distances. Also refer to the supporting table and diagrams that
apply to the discharge of Fireworks in this Schedule.
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Brush, Agricultural Piles and Windrows Diagram
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Burn Barrel Diagram
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Low Hazard Fireworks (Class F1)
Minimum distances from firing points of projection-type articles to the public, oblong and circular sites.
Oblong site with 15° angled mortars or circular site with vertical mortars.
Projection-type articles (aerial shells, Roman candles, cakes, etc.)
Winds to 40 km/hr.
Mortar size
inside
diameter (mm)
Oblong site
15° angled mortars and articles or
Circular site
vertical mortars and
articles
Distance
to
spectators
(m)
Fall out
zone
(m)
Total
(m)
Radius to
spectators
(m)
Total
(m)
Up to 30 45 35 80 50 100
To 50 65 60 125 75 150
To 60 70 80 150 90 180
To 80 75 95 170 95 190
To 102 80 130 210 115 230
To 127 100 165 265 145 290
To 155 125 200 325 175 350
To 180 145 230 375 205 410
To 205 165 260 425 230 460
To 255 205 330 535 290 580
To 305 250 400 650 350 700
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Adjustments for wind speed and direction — oblong site
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S ectators downran e, all shell sizes
Wind conditions Adjustment options
(both must be (choose one)
resent
Increase fallout Decrease mortar
distance angle Decrease shell size
downran e
Wind speed:
16 to 25 km/hr. Down one shell size
Wind direction: gy 30 metres 5° to 10° (Do not use the
toward the rear of the 155mm shells. The
firing line, from any maximum size you
point between 4 and can use is 127mm.)
8 o'clock
Wind speed: By 65 m 0° to 5°
26 to 35 km/hr. Down two shell sizes
Also add side "angel Also add side "angel
Wind direction: wings", beginning at Wings", beginning at (Do not use the
toward the rear of the a line parallel to the a line parallel to the 155mm and 127mm
firing line, from any firing ramp, on either firing ramp, on either shells. The maximum
point between 4 and side and running side size you can use is
8 o'clock downrange at 20° and running 102mm.)
downrange at 20°
Wind speed: Fireworks displays will be suspended in the event of wind
36 to 40 km/hr. speeds exceeding 30 km/hr. for safety reasons.
Adjustments for wind speed and direction — circular site
S ectators on the perimeter, all shell sizes
Wind conditions Adjustment options
Angle the mortars windward by up to 10%.
Wind speed: This change will further decrease the
21 to 30 km/hr. likelihood of dangerous debris falling
into the audience.
Fireworks displays will be suspended in
Wind speed: the event of wind speeds exceeding 30
31 to 40 km/hr. km/hr. for safet reasons.
