Markham By-law 85-97, s. 1(a) — By-law to Prescribe Times for Setting Fires

“Burning Permit” means the document issued by the Chief Fire Official signifying permission to set a fire and establishing the conditions under which the Permit is issued.

• (b) “Chief Fire Official” means the Fire Chief of the Town of Markham or a member or members of the fire department designated by the Fire Chief.
• (c) “Council” means the Council of the Corporation of The Town of Markham.
• (d) “Dangerous Condition” means:
• (i) a lack of precipitation within the geographic boundaries of the Town for a period prior to the application which, in the opinion of the Chief Fire Official, increases the risk of the spread of fire;
• (ii) winds within the geographic boundaries of the Town for a period prior to the application which, in the opinion of the Chief Fire Official, increases the risk of the spread of fire;
• (iii) any other condition declared by the Chief Fire Official to be a dangerous condition, from time to time. By-law 85-97
• (e) “Enclosed Fire” means a fire set in a container constructed for incineration purposes according to the specifications of the Ontario Fire Code.
• (f) “Equipment and Resources” means sufficient personnel and equipment such as rakes, shovels, backhoes, bulldozers, front-end loaders, or water on-site required to control a fire.
• (g) “Fire” means any fire set by any person within the boundaries of the Town, but does not include an Enclosed Fire.
• (h) “Fire Code” means the Revised Regulations of Ontario 1990, Regulation 454, made under the Fire Marshals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. F.17, as amended.
• (i) “Fire Department” means the Fire Department of the Town.
• (j) “Person” means any individual, association, firm, partnership, corporation, agent or trustee and the heirs, executors, or other legal representatives of a Person.
• (k) “Town” means the Corporation of The Town of Markham.