Summer is here and good reminder on safety tips and bylaws of fire pits barbeques and more
A person may not set an open air fire unless
a permit has been issued by the Winnipeg
Fire Prevention Branch
(see the following exceptions).
A Permit is not required for:
- fires within an approved receptacle on a
residential property; - fires for ceremonial or religious purposes within an
approved receptacle; - portable barbeques operated in conformance with the
manufacturer’s instructions; - appliances that are approved by the Canadian Gas
Association (CGA), - fires permitted by the City as fixtures in campgrounds
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Approved Fire Pit Must
- be enclosed on all sides and constructed of
masonry, concrete, heavy gauge metal or other
noncombustible materials; - be at least 15 cm (6 in) in height above the surrounding
grade but no more than 60 cm (24 in) in depth when
measured from the top of the pit opening to the
bottom of the pit; - have an opening that does not exceed 75 cm (2.5 ft) in
diameter or an area of .56 m2 (6 ft2) and in which neither
the width nor length is greater than 75 cm (2.5 ft)
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Open Fires Must
- Be supervised by a person 18 years of age;
- Be kept under control;
- Have a supply of water, sand or means of extinguishing
the fire readily accessible
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An Approved Outdoor Barbeque Must
- be constructed of masonry, concrete, heavy
gauge metal; - be enclosed on all sides, with openings covered
by spark arrestor, with openings no larger than
12 mm (1/2 in); - have a cooking surface more than 75 cm (2.5 feet) and
less than 120 cm (4 ft) above the ground level; - have a cooking surface less than 75 cm (2.5 ft) in
diameter or .56 m2(6 ft2) in area
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