| The Town, being
an incorporated
municipality, falls under the direction of the Department of
Environment
and Local Government (DOE & LG) and, therefore, is compelled to
comply
with Regulation #97-133 under the Air Quality Act.
On November 1,
2002 the
DOE & LG announced changes that are now in effect for Open Fire
Burning.
Persons wishing to burn brush in the Town of Grand Bay-Westfield no
longer require a Burning Permit from the DOE & LG in Saint John
or from the Volunteer Fire Department.
Campfire type
fires are
permitted all year round. The size of this fire is up to a
maximum
of 24” in diameter. These fires are intended to be used for
cooking
and heating. They are not intended for clearing brush.
When considering
burning
brush there are conditions, which must be complied with:
-
only clear dry
wood can be
burned;
-
construction
materials of any
kind and refuse cannot be burned;
-
there is a set
back requirement
of 150 meters (500ft); this means that if you are within 500 ft.
of a neighboring dwelling you are not permitted to burn;
-
you cannot burn
when weather
conditions will prevent the dispersion of smoke; the ideal time is a
clear
sunny day with no winds;
-
you must stay
with the fire
at all times.
Any persons meeting
the conditions
associated with Open Burning are encouraged to come to the Volunteer
Fire
Department or Town Office to acquire a copy of the Province of New
Brunswick’s
Policy on Open Burning. This will provide you with the
information
required to be in compliance with the new policy.
Thank you for
your co-operation.
Fire Chief
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