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.
The Municipality is proud to support the utilization of its green-space, trails, rinks, and recreation centres. Being active is not only beneficial to individual health but also community health as it allows us to discover and explore the interests and talents we share with our neighbours.