Nelson Fire Chief approves two-week burning period
By Nelson Daily Staff
The burning issue for some residents in Nelson is, when is burning okay.
Nelson Fire Chief Simon Grypma recently released April 13-28 as an approved two-week period.
This burn period is for the purpose of reducing difficult-to-access yard waste.
However, anyone wishing to burn must have a valid permit and follow the Corporation of the City of Nelson Bylaw #3241, specifically Section 5.5 Yard Waste Burning.
Permits must be acquired in person, at the Nelson Fire Department, located at 919 Ward Street, and payment for the $10 fee can be paid by cash or cheque at the time of issuance.
Citizens may find it may be easier and/or cheaper to bring yard waste to the Lakeside Drive Transfer Station, which charges $5/load up to 2.5 cubic metres ($50/tonne for large loads; $25/tonne if chipped).
Residents will be asked to follow the Ministry of Environment’s Venting Index guidelines and burn only on days when venting is “Good”, to minimize any accumulation of smoke-caused air pollution. They will also be required to report to Nelson Fire & Rescue on the days of scheduled burning.
Contravention of Bylaw #3241may be met with suspension or revocation of the permit and/or a fee for service as set out under Sections, 5.8 Suspension of Fire Permits, 5.10 Suspension of Burning, and 5.11Burning Without a Required Permit.
The Corporation of the City of Nelson Bylaw #3241can be found via the City of Nelson Website. The direct link is:
https://nelson.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?Id=18081&Search=1&Result=1
