SASKATOON – A fire in the backyard pit on a summer evening. It’s something many in Saskatoon enjoy doing, but there are rules and regulations surrounding the use of fire pits in the city.
Using fire pits is regulated under the Fire and Protective Services bylaw and six conditions must be followed when using pits:
- the fire must be contained in a non-combustible fire box constructed of material such as cement, brick or metal and covered with a heavy gauge metal screen;
- it must not exceed .61 cubic metres;
- only seasoned wood or charcoal can be used as fuel;
- no fires are allowed when weather conditions are favourable to create a running fire or allows smoke to be a nuisance to another person;
- if smoke causes unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of another’s property, it must be extinguished immediately; and
- there must be reasonable supervision of the fire at all times.
Officials with the Saskatoon Fire Department say one important factor is to make sure the fire pit is located at least three metres from any combustible materials including fences and buildings.
They also are also reminding fire pit users that that burning of tree branches and garden refuse is not permitted.
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Pit fires that do not comply with the bylaws will be put out by the fire department.
Anyone wishing to report a fire or fire pit can do so by calling 306-975-3030.
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