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MattersPublic SafetyBylaw No. 1665; Bylaw No. 2286First seen Jul 28, 2026Last discussed Sep 8, 2026

Fire prevention and regulation bylaw

Adopted

The bylaw modernizes Langford’s fire prevention, inspection, enforcement and Fire Department rules to meet provincial Fire Safety Act requirements, replacing older fire-service and smoke-alarm bylaws. Businesses may pay $100 for repeat fire re-inspections or $150 for repeat fire-safety-plan reviews, alongside other listed service fees.

Where it stands: The bylaw was adopted Sep 8, 2026.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Aug 17, 2026 – Sep 8, 2026

    Fire regulation bylaw amendments

    The amendments update fire-permit rules and enforcement schedules to match Langford’s new fire regulations, including permit provisions and conditions for campfires, open burns and special permits. They set out offences and fines, clarifying what residents must do when burning and how violations are penalized.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. September 8, 2026· Council

    Fire prevention and regulation bylaw adopted

    Adopted 6–0

    Final approval. The bylaw is now in force.

  2. August 17, 2026· Council

    Council considers proposed fire regulations

    Passed 6–0

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  3. August 17, 2026· Council

    First, second and third readings for fire prevention bylaw

    Passed 6–0

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.

  4. July 28, 2026· Advisory Committee

    Committee recommends modernized fire prevention bylaws

    Passed 8–0

    Council approved the content and final wording. Adoption is the last step.