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Council notes: council keeps busy

Proposed Solid Fuel Burning Bylaw received three readings
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Analysis by the Ministry of Environment and other research indicates that wood smoke from wood stoves and outdoor open burning is a significant contributor to PM2.5 levels in several British Columbia communities

City of Quesnel councillors unanimously approved the first three readings of the proposed Solid Fuel Burning Bylaw 1827 at their council meeting on Feb. 20.

The bylaw would see regulations around solid wood burning fuel appliances for the City.

Bylaw 1827 would:

• Apply to all solid-fuel burning appliances as defined in the Province’s Solid Fuel Burning Domestic Appliance Regulation (“Regulation”).

• Update the certification for these appliances to align with the Regulation.

• Define what fuel may and may not be burnt as set out in the Regulation.

• Ban burning during Air Quality Advisory Days.

• Ban on installation of outdoor wood boilers.

• Enforce replacing a solid wood burning appliance through a City Permit.

At the council’s Feb. 27 meeting, council gave fourth and final reading to the bylaw.

Bylaws

• Bylaw #1837 Cannabis Regulations received First Reading

• Bylaw #1843 Council Procedures – Change Start Time of Council Meeting to 6 p.m. received Second and Third Readings

Next Meetings

• March 6, 2018 – Regular Council Meeting at 7 p.m.

• March 13, 2018 – North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee at 5:30 p.m.