THE CORPORATION OF THE A
CITY OF PORT COQUITLAM .

FEB 2 1 1994

TO: Jim Maitland
Acting City Administrator
DATE: February 3, 1994

FROM: Jon L. Baillie
Fire Chief

SUBJECT: BURNING PERMITS (PROTECTIVE SERVICES COMMITTEE
FEBRUARY 9, 1994)

COMMENDATION:

Add Section D to Article 3.1.2 of Bylaw No. 2578 to read the
following:

The Fire Chief may issue a Burning Permit for Religious or
Ceremonial purposes, with conditions pertaining thereto as
Council sees fit.

BACKGROUND & COMMENTS:

The city has a no outdoor burning policy, but still allows some
groups to burn outdoors for special events and ceremonies. At
present there is no provisions for this type of burning in the city
Bylaws. With a change in the Bylaw, it will allow the Torchlight
Parade, Boy Scouts, Girl Guide Campfires and similar ceremonies to
continue with no bylaw infractions.

Fire Chief .
Port Coquitlam Fire/Rescue

JLB/cl