Hamilton By-law 02-283, s. 1 — In the absence of manufacturer’s safety guidelines, the following guidelines are to be complied with
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In the absence of manufacturer’s safety guidelines, the following guidelines are to be complied with:
- The outdoor fireplace must be installed on a non-combustible surface.
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- 13 Open air burning for live fire extinguisher training requires an issuance of a permit however will not be subjected to a permit fee. Extinguisher training must comply with items 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9 and 12. The pan is to be limited to a maximum size of 60cm x 90cm x 15cm in depth. (24” x 36” x 6” in depth). All relevant safety requirements as identified in the fuel source’s sheet, are to be adhered to
- 14 All persons setting an open fire shall be liable for costs incurred by the Hamilton Emergency Services - Fire for an emergency response to any address in violation of the guidelines or investigations of burning complaints of illegal burning. These costs include $350 per hour for each responding vehicle for the 1‘ hour and $175 per ’ !4 hour for each responding vehicle thereafter
- 2 Maintain a minimum three-metre clearance between the fireplace and combustible objects and surfaces to prevent ignition from radiant heat
- 3 Burn wood products only. Petroleum products, rubbish, grass, plastics, rubber or any other material that may cause excessive heat or smoke is not permitted
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