I dont see how a permit system is going to solve anything. The problem is likely a combination of a few idiots who really abuse the privalege of being able to have a backyard firepit and a few idiots who call bylaw if their neighbour does anything not to their liking.
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Aldermen Want Permits For Fire Pits
CHQR Newsroom
10/2/2008
A couple of Calgary aldermen say fire pits are causing the city and residents a lot of problems when it comes fire safety, noise and health issues.
While there are some regulations when it comes to hours of use and what can be burned, Aldermen Joe Ceci and Bob Hawkesworth want some more rules put in place.
In the past year and a half, there have been more 360 complaints to the city about fire pits.
Alderman Ceci says as opposed to most other major municipalities in North America, he's not looking for a ban on fire pits.
He's looking at a system of permits and the goal is not to create another level of bureaucracy.
"The idea of a permit is that people are following the rules and where they're not following rules, then perhaps have that priviledge being taken away."
Ceci says people are complaining about the health effects of having to breathe in acrid smoke and be forced indoors.
Council looks at the issue Monday.
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