Hamilton By-law 02-283, s. 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

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.

GUIDELINES FOR THE SAFE USE OF OUTDOOR FIREPLACES Outdoor style fireplaces, currently sold in the Hamilton area, including but not limited to the “Back-Yard Max and “Chiminea’s”, are deemed to constitute open air burning and are not permitted in the urban areas of The City of Hamilton. The use of these outdoor fireplaces will be permitted in the areas of the City designated as rural, with the issuance of a permit. The following pictures, show some of the common type’s of outdoor fireplaces available. The use of outdoor fireplaces is to comply with the manufacturer’s safety guidelines and operating instructions.