3.0 Definitions
For the purposes of this bylaw the following definitions shall apply:
ACCEPTABLE MEANS OF FIRE SUPPRESSION means a hose connected to a reticulated water supply or an alternative means of fire suppression approved in writing in a particular case by the authorized officer.
BARBECUE means any fixed or portable gas or solid fuel burning equipment or device designed or intended for the cooking of food in the open air.
ETHNIC COOKING FIRE means any hangi, umu or similar fire in the open air and used for the preparation of food using ethnic cooking methods.
FIRE PERMIT means a permit to light a fire in the open air granted in accordance with section 6.4 of this bylaw.
INCINERATOR means a container used for burning of waste material, which is made of non-combustible materials and which has a grate and a lid or spark arrester.
INCINERATOR FIRE means a fire within an incinerator.
OPEN AIR means in the open whether on or above ground level.
OPEN FIRE SEASON means a period of time, whether fixed or indefinite during which the lighting of fires in the open air is permitted.
PROHIBITED FIRE SEASON means the period of time, whether fixed or indefinite during which the lighting of fires in the open air is prohibited in accordance with section 6.1 of this bylaw.
RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON means a period of time whether of fixed or indefinite duration during which period permits are required for the lighting of fires in the open air in accordance with section 5.1 of this bylaw.
