Todays fire rating is Level I
Current Fire Rating:Level I
Effective June 5th, Fire Restriction Level I is being declared.
R.M. of Taché Current Fire Restriction - Level I
Fires are allowed in approved receptacles (defined below).
Open-air fires are allowed, any person who wishes to cause an open-air fire must notify the R.M. of Taché Fire Department of their intent.
Approved Receptacles:
Fire Pits
An approved fire pit must:
1) be enclosed on all sides and constructed of masonry, concrete, heavy gauge metal or other non-combustible materials acceptable to the Fire Chief;
2) have a spark arrestor, grille, or mesh and constructed of a noncombustible material, which is used to cover the entire area of the fire pit opening; and
3) not be used for commercial or industrial applications.
Outdoor BBQ
An approved outdoor Barbeque must:
1) be constructed of masonry, concrete, heavy gauge metal or other noncombustible materials acceptable to the Fire Chief;
2) be enclosed on all sides, except for any opening completely covered by a removable, non-combustible spark arrestor, grille, or mesh;
3) not be used for commercial or industrial applications.
Outdoor Fireplaces
An approved outdoor fireplace must:
1) be constructed of masonry, concrete, heavy gauge metal or mesh or other non-combustible materials acceptable to the Fire Chief;
2) have a chimney designed and constructed as a proportional and integral part of the fireplace to ensure that an adequate draft is created;
3) have its chimney opening entirely covered by a non-combustible spark arrestor, grille, or mesh;
4) have a side opening to the fire chamber which does not exceed 0.84 square meters (9 square feet) in area;
5) has its side opening entirely covered by a non-combustible spark arrestor, grille or mesh; and
6) not used for commercial or industrial applications.
