Open air burning Bylaw

Question 1

What is the permitted size for a “standard open air burning” outdoor fire under the City of Hamilton Open Air Burning By-law Open Air Burning permit?
A) 1m x 1m x 2m high
B) 2m x 2m x 2m high C) 2m x 2m x 1m high
D) 1m x 1m x 1m high

Answer 1

C) 2m x 2m x 1m high

Question 2

According to Open Air Burning By-Law No. 02-283; who can enforce the Open Air Burning By-law?
A) The Fire Chief
B) The Chief Fire Prevention Officer
C) An Assistant to the Fire Marshal D) All of the above

Answer 2

D) All of the above

Question 3

According to Open Air Burning By-Law No. 02-283; what is the required clearance that must be maintained between outdoor fireplaces and combustible materials?
A) 1m
B) 2m C) 3m
D) 4m

Answer 3

C) 3m

Question 4

According to Open Air Burning By-Law No. 02-283; what is the required clearance between a “standard open air burning” size pile and combustibles/structures?
A) 30m
B) 15m
C) 25m
D) 20m

Answer 4

A) 30m

Question 5

According to Open Air Burning By-Law No. 02-283; in a standard open air burn pile, vegetation must be cleared for what distance around the burning material?
A) 1m B) 2m
C) 3m
D) Not applicable

Answer 5

B) 2m

Question 6

According to Open Air Burning By-Law No. 02-283; what is the maximum size permitted for a recreational campfire?
A) 1m x 1m
B) 1m in diameter
C) 0.6m x 0.6m D) 0.6m in diameter

Answer 6

D) 0.6m in diameter