Hamilton By-law 02-283, s. 10 — Open air burning shall not be carried out on Smog Alert days as declared by the City of Hamilton. Smog Alert days are declared when the Air Quality Index is expected to reach 50, a level that can impact the health of citizens. Citizens should call the City of Hamilton at (905) 546-CITY for information pertaining to days designated as Smog Alert days. Information can also be obtained by calling the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Air Quality Index Reporting System at 1-800-387-7768
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Open air burning shall not be carried out on Smog Alert days as declared by the City of Hamilton. Smog Alert days are declared when the Air Quality Index is expected to reach 50, a level that can impact the health of citizens. Citizens should call the City of Hamilton at (905) 546-CITY for information pertaining to days designated as Smog Alert days. Information can also be obtained by calling the Ontario Ministry of the Environment Air Quality Index Reporting System at 1-800-387-7768
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- 8 Equipment capable of extinguishing the fire at any time conditions warrant is to be on site at all times burning is carried out. (ie
- 9 The permit holder must contact The Ministry of the Environment, (905) 521-7640, and comply with the Environmental Protection Act
- 11 The use of outdoor fireplaces is deemed to be open air burning and requires the issuance of a permit. This permit is only available for rural designated locations. The attached sheet lists guidelines for the use of outdoor fireplaces
- 12 Open air burning during a strike shall comply with items 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 and also be subjected to the following additional requirements
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