Fire bylaw with new fees and landlord rules passes at council - lithium air battery

After the council unanimously approved an updated version of the fireworks and false alarm fee, Regina has a new fire rules.
The bylaw has not been amended since 2010.
In order to keep up with the provincial legislation and the update of the National Fire Protection Law, the Municipal administrative department proposed amendments in 2016.
However, in the face of objections from landlords and tenants, Parliament voted against them, and landlords and tenants said they did not seek advice on the monthly fire alarm check, which some warned would harm tenants
Fire captain Layne Jackson said the new chapter passed on Monday was balanced.
"They are not as heavy as they are, but they are still committed to improving fire and life safety," he said of the terms of the leased property . ".
According to the new regulations, hard-wired smoke alarms require lithium battery backup, and lithium batteries are also required for floors without bedrooms
Battery Drive.
The landlord must check the smoke alarm every six months, and the smoke alarm must also be checked every time a new tenant moves out or moves in.
Jackson noted that most of the recent fires in Regina were in rented houses.
He thanked the landlord who had taken action.
He said: "The last thing the landlord wants is the fire and loss of life in their buildings . "
It is a pleasure to abide by the bylaws.
He said that the landlord will have time to comply with the relevant regulations as they come into effect on January. 1, 2020.
The new bylaw also stipulates penalties for false positives caused by equipment failure.
Jackson said that last year, the Regina Fire Department responded to more than 1,000 false alarms, wasting a lot of time and money.
"It can take hours sometimes," he said . "
"It cost our staff and firefighters the service and the response to the community.
He estimated the total cost of these calls to be around $350,000.
Jackson said the new punishment was "fair ".
"They started with a warning, and in the same calendar year, the subsequent violations escalated to $300 and then to $600.
He clarified that toast was put in the toaster.
Or a similar error that caused a fire alarm. wouldn’t count.
Punishment is an alarm caused by poor maintenance or equipment failure.
Finally, the charter will charge for a range of licenses.
One example is the licensing system for enterprises selling fireworks and firecrackers.
The idea is to ensure their safety and comply with the regulations on the administration of explosives.
Some licenses already exist, but there are no fees, such as open licenses
Air fire and fireworks show.
The new fee is intended to recover the cost of law enforcement actions for Regina fire and protection services. The open-
Air fire permits are not applicable for fire pits and outdoor fireplaces that meet certain specifications.
"The purpose of the fire rules is to improve public safety and enhance this factor," Jackson said . ".
"So as long as we can do that, we are happy.
Members unanimously approved another charter change on Monday, clearing the way for payby-
Earlier this year, they had approved the mobile parking app.
Changes to Regina's traffic rules will remove the barriers to promoting the system, otherwise it will allow paid drivers who illegally park next to the "expired" meter.
Now, smartphone payment will be an effective excuse if the exemption takes effect.
Parking manager Faisal Kalim said the city is now looking for a company that can provide applications through request for proposals.