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Town of Kentville By-LawCha
AuthoritySections 172 (a), (b), and (d) of the Municipal Government Act provides municipalities
InterpretationsIn this bylaw"Acceptable Fire Pit" means an outdoor receptacle which is cons
3.
Outdoor fires prohibited1)
No person shall be permitted to operate anOutdoor Wood Furnace within the Town;2
No person shall be permitted to have an outdoor fire within the Town, on any land own
No person shall be permitted to burn general waste, or garden and yard waste on any
Outdoor fired permitted1)
Persons shall be permitted to cook food using a portable barbecue or other food prep
Persons shall be permitted to burn only clean, dry wood in an acceptable fire pit, provi
a spark arrestor or mesh screen is used to contain any sparks or blowing debris
the acceptable fire pit is located in excess of 15 feet from any building, flamma
Notwithstanding 4.2.2, the acceptable fire pit, may be operated on a wooden
the fire does not create a nuisance;v.
a responsible adult is present on the property while the fire is burning and until
a fire extinguisher, or other means of extinguishing a fire, acceptable to the Fire
Other Permitted CircumstancesPersons or organizations shall be permitted to ignite an outd
the burning is for the purpose of training members for the Emergency Management Organization
Offences and PenaltiesAny person who contravenes or fails to comply with any of the provisio
7.
RepealChapter 22 (a) Prevention of Fires Bylaw and Chapter 74, Outdoor Fire Bylaw of the Tow
Effective DateThis bylaw repeals Chapter 74-Outdoor Fire Bylaw and shall be effective up
Schedule "A": PenaltiesOffencePen