Residents

Residents

Fire Bans and Restrictions

Within Warman city limits, the Fire Chief may issue fire bans and restrictions. Warman is not subject to provincial fire bans or fire bans issued by neighboring municipalities. Fire bans will be posted on the Warman Fire Rescue Facebook Page.


Fire Pit Regulations

Backyard fire pits are allowed in Warman city limits - Bylaws do apply

Key points to remember are:

      1. Fires shall be contained in a non-combustible receptacle constructed of cement, brick, or sheet metal with a minimum 18-guage thickness. 
      2. A receptacle shall be covered with heavy gauge screen with openings not exceeding 13 millimeters (0.5"). 
      3. The size of the fire box of any receptacle shall not exceed one (1 ) meter by 1 meter square (3.25ft square).
      4. All fire pits and propane fire pits must be placed at least ten (10) feet away from combustible material including buildings, property lines, brush, trees, or other flammable material.  
      5. Flames must be no larger than one (1) meter in height and width. 
      6. The fuel for open air fires shall consist ONLY of charcoal or cut, seasoned wood. The burning of the following materials is prohibited: rubbish, garden refuse, manure, livestock or animal carcasses, and any material which when burned will generate black smoke or an offensive odor.
      7. Open air fires must always be supervised by a responsible adult.
      8. Open air fires must be adequately ventilated. 
      9. Open air fires shall not be set in windy conditions conducive to creating a running fire hazardous to another person's property.
      10. A means of extinguishment should be on-hand while burning. This can be a garden hose or a fire extinguisher.
      11. If smoke from an open-air fire causes an unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment

        of another person's property, the fire shall be extinguished immediately.

Exemptions

Outdoor chimeneas, outdoor fireplaces and gas fire tables are exempt from the bylaw.  

Block Parties, Community Events, or Special Occasions

The Fire Chief may issue a permit to a person to set an open air fire as part of a block party, community event or similar special function or celebration. 

Please see the Fire Prevention Bylaw for more information (found here)


Fireworks Displays:

Low Hazard Fireworks

  • Permit:  Residents may set off fireworks using low hazard fireworks at a designated park or open greenspace area within City limits provided that they first obtain: 
    1. A permit for a private fireworks display from the Fire Chief (found here); and
    2. Insurance and liability coverage at least seven (7) days prior to the scheduled event. The certificate of insurance must name the City as the insured under the applicant's insurance policy, and it must indicate that the Applicant has at least $1,000,000.00 of public liability insurance.
  • Canada Day & New Year's Eve: No permit is required for a private fireworks display on Canada Day and New Year's Eve on private or residential properties. 

Regulations

    • No person shall set off any fireworks: 
      1. in a manner that would create danger or nuisance to another person or property; 
      2. on a public street, private, or residential property expect as part of a public fireworks display as permitted by the fire prevention bylaw (found here); 
      3. on a school site without prior written consent of the Board of Education that owns the site, and without first obtaining a public works fireworks display permit from the Fire Chief.; 
      4. if they are under eighteen (18) years of age, except under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult; and/or
      5. at a time or location that is not specified in the permit.
    • At the conclusion of the public fireworks display, all unused fireworks and debris shall be immediately removed and disposed of by the person holding the permit to conduct the display.

Fines

Those who contravene the Fire Prevention Bylaw are guilty of an offence and subject to the following fines: 

  • First offence: $50
  • Second offence: $200
  • Third or subsequent offences: Between $200 and $2,000

Please see the Fire Prevention Bylaw for more information (found here)


Fire Hydrants:

Fire hydrants play an important role in fire suppression and keeping residents safe. If a fire hydrant is on your property, as the homeowner you must ensure that: 

  1. there is unhindered access to the hydrant; 
  2. a 2M (6'6) clearance must be kept from side ports of the hydrant; 
  3. a 1M (3'4) clearance must be kept at the back side of the hydrant; 
  4. no obstruction be allowed on the front (street) side of the hydrant; and
  5. hedges, shrubs, trees, fences and accumulation of materials within these clearances are not allowed (grass, bark, and gravel beds are allowed).