Fire Rating - MODERATE |
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Fire Safety |
Section 2.6 Ontario Fire Code The above section of the fire code deals with the maintenance of chimneys, flues, and flue pipes. Essentially, the requirements state that chimneys be cleaned regularly and maintained in good working order. When cleaning your chimney, do not forget to clean out any horizontal smoke pipes. They are particularly prone to creosote and soot buildup, which can cause dangerous chimney fires or carbon monoxide emissions.
The Most Common Causes of Home Fires Cooking – Oil and grease cause the greatest major causes of fires and fastest spreading of any kind of fire. |
Open Air Burning |
The following conditions, are acceptable for Open Air Burning under Section 2.6.3.4 of the Ontario Fire Code: Burning of piled wood, brush, or discarded wood by-products is allowed if:
Burning of grass and leaves is allowed if:
Burning in incinerators is allowed provided they are:
These conditions are in effect from April 1st to October 31st of each year. If extreme fire hazzard conditions exist, these fires will not be allowed. Failure to comply with the above conditions may lead to charges being laid under the Ontario Fire Code.
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Tanker Shuttle Certificate 2020 |
Tanker Shuttle Certificate 2020 |
Volunteer Firefighters |
The McKellar Volunteer Fire Department would like to have you as a Volunteer! If you are interested, please contact Fire Chief at 705-389-9597 or apply by fax at 705-389-9633. |
Donations |
The McKellar Volunteer Fire Department would be pleased to accept donations. Please make cheques payable to the “McKellar Firefighters Association” and drop off at the Township Office 701 Hwy #124 or mail to PO Box 69, McKellar, ON P0G 1C0 and please request if a receipt is required for income tax purposes. Thank you for your support!
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