July 16, 2010

  TOWNSHIP OF MAPLETON
 COMMUNITY INFORMATION PAGE

7275 Sideroad 16, P.O. Box 160, Drayton, ON  N0G 1P0
Phone: 519-638-3313, Fax:  519-638-5113, Toll Free: 1-800-385-7248
www.mapleton.ca

BURN NOTIFICATION PROCESS
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

QUESTION:   When do I need a burn notification form?
ANSWER: For any burning area larger than 2m. x 2m.

QUESTION:   How do I get a notification form?
ANSWER: From the township office or the township website

QUESTION:   How much notice is required?
ANSWER: At least 24 hours prior to the burning, to allow time for Mapleton to notify the fire dispatch.

QUESTION:   What are the restrictions to burning?
ANSWER: All open air burning shall be supervised, pose no risk to persons or buildings, shall not interfere with neighboring properties including smoke, ashes, or embers and shall not cause interference to roadways

QUESTION:   What if I get a notification form and the weather conditions are not favorable for burning?
ANSWER: On the notification form, there is a phone number for the dispatching office to extend the notification.  

QUESTION:   What if I do not get notification and burn anyway?
ANSWER: Any person lighting or igniting a fire in exceeding 2m. x 2m. without notification will be liable for the expenses incurred by Mapleton Fire/Rescue in accordance with their fees established in the fee bylaw.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION contact Fire Chief Rick Richardson at 519-574-8387 or by email at mapletonfc@sympatico.ca

COUNCIL DATES

Tuesday,  July 27, 2010 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010 7:00 p.m.