Burn permit

Under Municipal By-law number 694-22 it is mandatory for citizens to obtain a burn permit for the following four (4) types of activity:

· Outdoor fireplace (1 year) – Outdoor fireplace whose structure is equipped with a spark arrester.

Consult By-Law 601-18 (French only)

Note: It is possible to obtain this permit, valid for one year free of charge at the City Hall of Shannon at 50, Saint-Patrick Street during opening hours.

· Outdoor fire / Seasonal campfire (1 year) – Fire of which the size of the burned material does not exceed one (1) meter wide by one meter (1) high, which is lit and fed solely for the purpose cook food, provide a source of heat or use for recreational purposes and is surrounded by non-combustible materials.

It is mandatory to stay on site and have a quick extinguishing device, such as a garden hose or fire extinguisher.

Note: It is possible to obtain this permit, valid for one year free of charge at the City Hall of Shannon at 50, Saint-Patrick Street during opening hours.

· Fire for restricted activity (1 month) – bonfires, giblets, tree limbs and dead leaves.

Note: It is possible to obtain this permit, valid for one month, at a cost of $ 15.00, at the City Hall of Shannon at 50, Saint-Patrick Street during opening hours.

Citizens who apply for this type of permit will receive an invoice by mail to pay the fees.

Restrictions

For restricted activity fires, the manager shall develop and maintain a fire barrier between the forest, houses and burning materials, removing from the surface any combustible material for a distance of at least five (5) times the height of the heaps. It is understood that the Applicant (s) is responsible for the safety of the burn site and must remain on site until the fire is completely extinguished.

· Pyrotechnic pieces (fireworks). Only people who are at least 18 years old are eligible for this type of permit.

· Commercial use (48 hours from date of use) – Fireworks that can not be purchased over-the-counter. Requires the presence of a duly authorized fireworks technician (skill card).

Note: It is possible to obtain this permit, at a cost of $ 15.00, at the Shannon City Hall at 50, Saint-Patrick Street during opening hours.

Citizens who apply for this type of permit will receive an invoice by mail to pay the fees.

· Free use (48 hours from the date of use) – Fireworks (fireworks) that can be purchased over-the-counter at a retailer and can be used for personal use.

Note: It is possible to obtain this permit, at a cost of $ 15.00, at the Shannon City Hall at 50, Saint-Patrick Street during opening hours.

Online burn permit

Burn permit

Identification of the applicant

First name *

Last name *

Address *

Street name *

City *

Province *

Zip code *

Main phone number *

Secondary phone number

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Email *

Enter your email

Confirm Email *

Confirm your email

IDENTIFICATION OF THE LOT COVERED BY THE REQUEST

Address *

Street name *

City *

Province *

Zip code *

Identification of the burn site manager

Who is the person in charge of the burn site? *

Same as the applicant of this form

Other

Are you the owner or official representative of the land owner? *

Yes

No

Identification of the person in charge

First name *

Last name *

Address *

Street name *

City *

Province *

Zip code *

Main phone number *

Secondary phone number *

#

Email *

Enter your email

Confirm Email *

Confirm your email

Type of licence

Outdoor fireplace

Outdoor fireplace

This permit is valid for one (1) year and does not include any fees.

Date of the beginning of the licence *

Open air fire / seasonal campfire

Open air fire / seasonal campfire

This permit is valid for one (1) year and does not include any fees.

Date of the beginning of the licence *

Fire for restricted activity

Fire for restricted activity

This permit is valid for one (1) month at a cost of $15.00, Citizens who apply for this type of permit will receive an invoice by mail to pay the fees.

Date of the beginning of the licence *

Type of use *

Commercial use

Free use

Pyrotechnic items

Pyrotechnic items

According to By-Law number 694-22 only persons who are at least 18 years of age are eligible to obtain this permit. This permit is only valid for 48 hours from the date of use. A fee of $15 (plus tax) will be charged. Citizens who apply for this type of permit will receive an invoice by mail to pay the fees.

Date of the beginning of the licence *

Conditions for issuing the permit

By agreeing to each of the statements below, you agree to comply with all conditions giving rise to the issuance of the burning permit:

Only leaves, branches, trunks and stumps can be burned. *

I agree

Construction materials, furniture, tires or other rubber materials may not be burned: they must be disposed of at the Eco-Centre. *

I agree

No flammable or combustible products can be used as an accelerant. *

I agree

No product that could be dangerous or polluting can be used as a fuel. *

I agree

The height and diameter of the combustible piles to be burned shall be limited to 1.5 meters (5 feet). *

I agree

An adult must remain near the burn site until the fire is completely extinguished. They must also be in possession of the equipment required to fight a fire, such as sprinkler hoses, fire extinguishers, etc. *

I agree

Fire should not cause any nuisance by smoke or odor, disturbing the comfort and well-being of one or more people in neighborhood. *

I agree

No burning can be done on windy days or on days when the dry index is high. This index must be verified, before burning, with the forest protection society against fire (SOPFEU) at 1 800 463-3389 or at www.sopfeu.qc.ca. You can also check the real-time SOPFEU index on the Shannon City website at www.shannon.ca under the burn license tab. *

I agree

The burn permit will be automatically suspended if the above mentioned conditions are not respected. *

I agree

Conditions for issuing the permit

By agreeing to each of the statements below, you agree to comply with all conditions giving rise to the issuance of the pyrotechnic parts permit:

With respect to the use of free-use pyrotechnic parts, it must be completed no later than 10 p.m. on the specified date of use indicated on the permit. A period of 48 additional hours on the prescribed date shall be allocated in the event of bad weather conditions. *

I agree

It should be noted that despite the issuance of a permit by the City for the use of free-use pyrotechnic items, the City of Shannon disclaims all civil and criminal responsibilities regarding the storage, handling, use and employment by the applicant, of pyrotechnic items in his possession. The applicant is responsible for ensuring the proper reading, understanding and application of the manufacturer's safety instructions. *

I agree

Validation

I certify that I have read and understood the information requested and have provided the necessary information. I undertake to comply with all the provisions relating to outdoor fires under regulations number 694-22 and number 601-18 on fire safety. *

I agree

Following the issuance of the permit, it is important to keep it and to be able to present it on request. At any time, an inspector may pass in order to verify the conformity of the facilities.

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If you have any questions, please contact the City Hall during opening hours at 418 844-3778 or by email at ville@shannon.ca.

Nicolas Proulx
Assistant Director of Operations

Émile Mc Carthy, GSI, GDO, TPI
Public Safety Director
Municipal Civil Security Coordinator

SOPFEU FIRE INDEX