- What are the Town’s regulations for wood stoves?
- What are the Town’s regulations for open air burning appliances like chimineas and burn barrels or uncontained open air burning?
- What are the Town’s regulations for fireplaces?
- What are the regulations for buying, selling and discharging fireworks?
- Do I need to have smoke alarms in my house?
- What are the regulations for either above ground or underground storage tanks for flammable and combustible fuels (excluding residential oil tanks)?
- What are the regulations for either above ground or underground residential oil tanks?
- Why and when does a Fire Inspector inspect my building?
- What are the requirements for fire hydrant locations and pressures?
- How can I arrange a tour of the Fire Hall for my community group?
- How can I become a volunteer fire fighter?
What are the Town’s regulations for wood stoves?
A $20.00 building permit is required for the installation of a wood stove. Building inspectors inspect only "never fired" (new) wood stoves. Inspections are conducted in accordance with the requirements of Section 9.21 (Chimneys and Flues) of the British Columbia (BC) Building Code.
For further information about wood stoves and building permit requirements, contact staff at buildingpermits@viewroyal.ca or 250-479-6800.
What are the Town’s regulations for open air burning appliances like chimineas and burn barrels or uncontained open air burning?
As of May 1, 2007, View Royal will no longer permit outdoor burning of any materials, including, but not limited to, demolition or construction debris or materials from land clearing. This burning ban applies to both open air fires and fires in incinerators (including containers such as barrels and drums).
The burning ban does not apply to:
1. Indoor residential fireplaces or woodstoves or solid fuel burning appliances;
2. Outdoor gas-fired appliances;
3. Outdoor appliances that use charcoal briquettes;
4. Ceremonial burns on land receiving the Town's fire protection service under Esquimalt Indian Reserve Fire Protection Agreement Bylaw No. 192, 1994 and Songhees Indian Band Fire Protection Services Agreement Bylaw No. 336, 1998; or
5. Fires for the purposes of training the Town's Fire Department.
To view the unofficially consolidated Fire Services Bylaw No. 114, 1992, click here.
For further information, including what is permitted in advance of the May 1, 2007 burning ban, contact the Fire Department at info@viewroyal.ca or 250-479-7322.
What are the Town’s regulations for fireplaces?
A $20.00 building permit is required for the installation of either a wood or an electric fireplace. Building inspectors inspect only "never fired" (new) fireplaces. Inspections are conducted in accordance with the requirements of Sections 9.21 (Chimneys and Flues) and 9.22 (Fireplaces) of the BC Building Code.
For further information about wood or electric fireplaces and building permit requirements, contact staff at buildingpermits@viewroyal.ca or 250-479-6800.
If you require information about gas fireplaces, including permits and inspections, contact BC Safety Authority at info@safetyauthority.ca or 250-952-4444.
What are the regulations for buying, selling and discharging fireworks?
The Town has a bylaw in place that regulates the purchase, sales and discharge of fireworks. To view the Fireworks Regulation Bylaw No. 640, 2006, click here.
Before you decide to sell any fireworks, please contact our Fire Prevention Officer at info@viewroyal.ca or 250-479-7322
Do I need to have smoke alarms in my house?
The Town has a bylaw in place regarding smoke alarms. To view Smoke Alarm Bylaw No. 143, 1992, click here. It is important to remember that since 1980, all homes constructed must have hardwired smoke alarms installed; in multi-level homes, the smoke alarms must be interconnected.
What are the regulations for either above ground or underground storage tanks for flammable and combustible fuels (excluding residential oil tanks)?
The installation, use and removal of any storage tanks for flammable and combustible fuels (except for residential oil tanks) are regulated by the British Columbia (BC) Fire Code. For information, including required permits, please contact the Fire Department at info@viewroyal.ca or 250-479-7322.
What are the regulations for either above ground or underground residential oil tanks?
Regulations for residential oil tanks are outlined in Appendix CAN/CSA-B139-M "Installation Code for Oil Burning Equipment" of the BC Fire Code.
Why and when does a Fire Inspector inspect my building?
Fire inspections, both for safety and insurance purposes, are done annually for commercial occupancies in the Town. Additional inspections are available upon request. Inspections are conducted free of charge at this time.
For inspections, please contact the Fire Department at info@viewroyal.ca or 250-479-7322.
What are the requirements for fire hydrant locations and pressures?
Fire hydrants must be spaced 300 feet (91.4 metres) apart in commercial and high density residential areas and 500 feet (152.4 metres) apart in residential areas.
For fire hydrant pressure requirements, please contact the Capital Regional District Water Department for specifications. The CRD Water Department can be contacted at water@crd.bc.ca or 250-474-9600.
How can I arrange a tour of the Fire Hall for my community group?
Fire Department staff is available to conduct tours of the Fire Hall on Wednesdays. These tours generally must be arranged at least two weeks in advance by contacting the Fire Department at info@viewroyal.ca or 250-479-7322.
How can I become a volunteer fire fighter?
The Fire Department is always looking for new recruits. If you are interested in volunteering with the Fire Department, complete the Volunteer Firefighter Application Form and return it to the Fire Department. To view the Volunteer Firefighter Application Form, click here.
If you have any questions about becoming a volunteer firefighter, contact the Fire Department at email recruiting@viewroyal.ca or 250-479-7322.
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