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It is the responsibility of each person within the Township of Spallumcheen to review, understand and adhere to the Township of Spallumcheen Fire Prevention Bylaw, as amended from time to time, prior to any open burning. Failure to comply with the rules and regulations regarding open burning, may result in fines. Should the fire department respond to a fire call at your property and you are found to be in contravention of the Township of Spallumcheen Fire Prevention Bylaw, you may be responsible for the costs associated to the fire call.
Residents are required to:
The following summary is provided for ease of reference only - please ensure you are familiar will all the regulations.
ONLY the following materials may be burned:
Campfires are permitted in all land use zones of Spallumcheen provided there isn’t a campfire ban issued in our area and the following requirements are met:
No person shall conduct Open Burning on land being cleared or partially cleared of Vegetation including wood, trees, stumps, shrubbery and woody debris without a valid permit issued for same.
Completed Open Burning Permit Applications and all other required information must be submitted to the Township of Spallumcheen Municipal Office a minimum of five business days prior to the scheduled open burn. Completed forms can be submitted to the Township either in person or via email.