Fire Bans & Restrictions

When weather conditions dictate that it would be prudent for the Summer Village of Waiparous to enact a method of lessening the chances of a fire due to outside pleasure fires, 1 of 3 declarations are made. These are either a fire advisory, a fire restriction, or a fire ban.

​​Fire Advisory
​Prohibited
  • No new permits will be issued, existing permits are suspended
​Permitted
  • Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires within approved fire pits, outdoor portable fire receptacles, and outdoor fireplaces.
  • CSA or UL standard approved:
    • Portable propane fire pits when placed within designated fire pits
    • Liquid or gas fueled lanterns (enclosed flame)
    • Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking
Fire Restrictions
Prohibited
  • Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires outside approved fire pits, outdoor portable fire receptacles, and outdoor fireplaces.
Permitted
  • Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires within approved fire pits, outdoor portable fire receptacles, and outdoor fireplaces.
  • CSA or UL standard approved:
    • Portable propane fire pits when placed within designated fire pits
    • Liquid or gas fueled lanterns (enclosed flame)
    • Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking
Fire Ban
Prohibited
  • All solid fuel fires
Permitted
  • Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking that meet CSA or UL standards

Cancellation of a Fire Ban or Fire Restriction

When weather conditions have made it safe for the cancellation of a fire ban or restriction, the notice will be removed from: