Ville de Saint-Lazare adopted fire prevention by-law 805 because the municipal by-laws in force no longer met the Town’s needs especially since the adoption of the new version of the National Fire Code.

Residents can consult the new by-law 805 at the Town Hall from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and noon and between 1 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. It is also possible to obtain a copy of the by-law on payment of a fee. The by-law is available in French only.

Here is an overview of this by-law:

(New)
Pyrotechnic items (fireworks)
From now on, it is forbidden to use pyrotechnic items without having previously obtained a permit, under certain conditions. All permit applications must be submitted at least 15 days before the use of the pyrotechnic item.

(Amended)
Smoke detectors
In all new residential buildings, smoke detectors must be permanently connected to an electrical circuit and also be fitted with A BATTERY as a back-up source of electricity during power outages. In addition, all smoke detectors must be continuously maintained in working order. They must be replaced if defective or if they have been in use for MORE THAN 10 YEARS from the date of manufacture.

(Amended)
Open air fires
Open air fires are still forbidden except on agricultural territory for agricultural purposes. It is possible to have an open air fire (recreational fire) without a permit under the following conditions:

·	Use untreated and uncoated wood;

and

·	Light the fire in a non-combustible container with a maximum surface area of one square meter, a minimum height of 10 cm and a maximum height of 60 cm;
·	Place the container at least 3 meters away from any property line and combustible material;

OR

·	Light the fire in a non-combustible container with a maximum surface area of .5 square meter that is specifically designed for this purpose and equipped with a chimney and a fire screen.
·	Place it at least 2 meters away from any property line and combustible material.

At all times, open air fires (recreational fires) must be controlled, watched closely and kept inside the non-combustible container or fire area.

Combustible materials
Wood and one of its by-products, paper, are the only combustible materials allowed. It is forbidden to burn grass, dead leaves, household garbage, tires and any other material.