Fire Department

The Hawkins-Gignac Act, As of April 15, 2015, all Ontario homes at risk of carbon monoxide (CO) exposure must have CO alarms installed near sleeping areas, or risk penalties. We have prepared materials from the unique vantage point of one of Canada’s worst carbon monoxide related tragedies, in which CO claimed the lives of a family of four from Woodstock, ON and was the impetus for the creation of the Hawkins-Gignac Foundation for CO Education.  This new law makes carbon monoxide alarms mandatory in all Ontario homes with fuel-burning appliances or attached garages, no matter the age of the home.
 

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This application is for submission purposes only and is not an approved family fireworks display permit. Once this application is received and approved by staff you will receive a Permit Number via e-mail.

Note that all permits issued will become null and void if there is a Fire Ban declared by the Horton Township Fire Chief.

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This application is for submission purposes only and is not an approved fire permit. Once this application is received and approved by the Fire Department you will receive a signed By-Law from the Fire Chief stating your approval to burn.

Hours of Burning

November 1st to March 31st- "Burning Season"

April 1st to October 31st- no permits issued & no burning permitted other than campfires and fire pits

By-Law #16-23

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As of July 1, 1998 under the Ontario Fire Code, every home in Ontario is required to have a working smoke alarm.  Homeowners must ensure that smoke alarms are installed between sleeping and living areas.  They are also required to maintain the smoke alarm in working order.

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