G-FIPO Open Air Burning

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Who has the authority to approve open-air burning?

Chief Officers of the Fire Prevention Division (correct)

Incident Commander

Fire Chief

Ontario Fire Code Authority

What is the purpose of noting details when responding to open-air burning sites?

To ensure compliance with the Ontario Fire Code (correct)

To issue warnings

To enforce the Ontario Fire Code

To report to the Fire Chief

Is open-air burning permitted within the City of Toronto?

Only in designated areas

No, it is not permitted (correct)

Yes, with a permit

Only on weekends

What is a condition for open-air burning to take place?

It must be supervised at all times Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an open fire that fails to meet all the listed conditions?

It is ordered extinguished by the Incident Commander Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of not complying with open-air burning regulations?

A person can be charged under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Incident Commander in open-air burning occurrences?

To ensure open-air burning occurrences are referred to the TFS Fire Prevention Division Signup and view all the answers

What type of fire is exempt from the approval requirement?

A small, confined fire used for cooking Signup and view all the answers

What information should the Incident Commander note and report when completing the Emergency Incident Reports?

Name of the owner or person in charge, address, and telephone number. Signup and view all the answers

How can persons request permits for open-air burning?

Through email or by contacting the Fire Prevention Division's command offices. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Campfire Effect Units?

For outdoor use only and replicating an outdoor campfire. Signup and view all the answers

Why are patio campfire units deemed 'approved' under the Fire Code in Toronto?

Because they are supervised at all times and operated in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Signup and view all the answers

What type of fires are submitted and reviewed by the Community Risk Reduction Division?

Indigenous Sacred Fires. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to undesignated sites for Indigenous Sacred Fires?

They are notified by the Indigenous Affairs Office and undergo a site safety assessment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the response of TFS if there is a perceived fire or safety concern from residents at an Indigenous Sacred Fire site?

TFS will continue to respond and assess the situation from a distance. Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to Indigenous Sacred Fires if there is no risk to public safety?

They should not be extinguished unless there is a risk to public safety or it has spread from the ceremonial location. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the annual safety assessment by the CRR division for designated sites?

To ensure the site is safe for the ceremony. Signup and view all the answers

How are stations within run areas of designated sites notified?

They are advised of their locations. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Open-Air Burning Regulations

The authority to approve open-air burning is delegated to Chief Officers of the Fire Prevention Division.
Open-air burning is not permitted within the City of Toronto, except for small, confined fires used for cooking food on a grill, barbecue, or spit.
Approved open-air burns require a Ceremonial fire request submitted, reviewed, and signed off by the Chief Fire Official (Fire Prevention division).

Conditions for Approved Open-Air Burning

The fire must be supervised at all times.
The fire must be commensurate with the type and quantity of food being cooked.
The fire must meet the manufacturer's instructions for outdoor use, assembly, and installation.

Consequences of Non-Compliance

Failure to comply with open-air burning regulations is a contravention of the Ontario Fire Code.
A person can be charged under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997.

Reporting Open-Air Burning Incidents

The Incident Commander must ensure open-air burning occurrences are referred to the TFS Fire Prevention Division.
The Incident Commander must note and report the owner's/person in charge's name, address, and telephone number.

Campfire Units

Patio campfire units are deemed "approved" under the Fire Code if they are ULC and CSA approved, supervised at all times, and operated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions in a safe manner and location away from combustibles.

Indigenous Sacred Fires

Indigenous Sacred Fires fall under the scope of an open-air burn/Cultural Fire.
Notifications of these fires are submitted and reviewed by the Community Risk Reduction Division.
Designated and undesignated sites for Indigenous Sacred Fires require safety assessments and notifications to TFS.
Indigenous Sacred Fires

4.1 Indigenous Sacred Fires fall under the scope of an open-air burn/Cultural Fire

and notifications of these fires are submitted and reviewed by the Community

Risk Reduction Division.

4.2 Indigenous Sacred Fires can occur at designated and undesignated sites.

CRR staff will ensure Communications staff are notified of these locations

and the appropriate CAD note is entered.

(a) Designated Sites: locations across the city, identified by the Indigenous

Affairs Office which undergo an annual safety assessment by the CRR

division, and may be used by First Nations, Inuit or Métis community

members throughout the year.

(b) Undesignated sites: These sites are not permanent and the Indigenous

Affairs Office (IAO) will notify TFS of the date and time of the fire. The

CRR division receives the notification and conducts a site safety

assessment.

4.3 TFS will continue to respond if there is a perceived Fire or safety concern

from residents at any site. Company officers are to assess the situation from

a distance (if possible) and not interrupt the ceremony unless they identify a

safety concern and need for action to be taken by responding crews.

(a) Stations within run areas of designated sites will be advised of their

locations.

(b) Undesignated sites will be flagged in CAD as to the date and time of the

planned event.
Sacred fires are not to be extinguished unless there is a risk to public safety

or it has spread from the ceremonial location.

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Learn about the regulations and restrictions on open-air burning in Toronto, including approvals, permits, and enforcement under the Ontario Fire Code.