Submit a Fire Line Permit Application

OWNER INFORMATION

EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

FIRE LINE INFORMATION

Type of Property
include units of measurement

FILES

One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.
One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.
One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.
One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.
One file only.
64 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif, jpg, png, bmp, eps, tif, pict, psd, txt, rtf, html, odf, pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, xls, xlsx, xml, avi, mov, mp3, ogg, wav, bz2, dmg, gz, jar, rar, sit, svg, tar, zip.

Conditions

The owner must pay a monthly fee for this connection as established by Council. I acknowledge that Council may increase this fee from time to time. The current fee is located under Fees and Charges.
The owner must provide to the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln proof to the satisfaction of the Fire Department that the fire line has been inspected by a qualified individual and is in good working condition. This confirmation must be provided on a yearly basis from approval of construction from the Town.
The owner must acknowledge that the purpose of the fire line is for the fire fighting only and that it will not be used for irrigation or any other purpose.
The owner acknowledges that the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln will shut off the water supply to the fire line if one of the following occurs:
a) If a leak is found.
b) If the line is being used for irrigation or any other purpose other than fire fighting.
c) If satisfactory proof has not been provided to the Town of Lincoln, that the line has been inspected and tested and found to be in working order by an appropriately qualified individual within any given year.
 
The owner understands that this permit is subject to supplementary conditions deemed necessary by the Director of Public Works at the time of issuance.
The owner agrees that all works are to be in accordance with the current Municipal Design Standards and plans approved by the Town. It is the owners responsibility to provide all materials necessary to complete the works.
The owner agrees that the meter required for the fire line must be in their possession before any works can commence.

THIRD-PARTY PERMIT(S)
The owner must obtain all applicable permits and approvals, (i.e., Municipal Plumbing Permit, Regional Utility Permit/Encroachment Permit, Niagara Escarpment Commission, Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Labour Trench Permit, etc.).
Proof of all third-party permission(s) shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Town no later than (2) business days prior to excavation. 

TRAFFIC CONTROL
For any highway within and under the jurisdiction of the Town the owner shall prepare and submit a Traffic Control Plan which shall conform to the Ministry of Transportations’ - Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7 Temporary Conditions (latest revision). Electronic copies of this manual can be found on the Ministry of Transportation website, https://www.library.mto.gov.on.ca/
  1. The plan must include and clearly identify:
    a) The type of highway being worked on; “Two-Lane, Two-Way”.
    b) The expected duration of the work; Intermittent Duration (ID), Very Short Duration (VSD), Short Duration (SD), Long Duration (LD).
    c) The correct traffic control layout which also references the Normal Posted Regulatory Speed (km/h) for that section of the highway.
  2. Approval for road closures will only be granted if all options on completing the approved work, without closing the road have been exhausted. No road shall be closed without written permission from the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln. Should a road closure be requested, a detailed explanation of the reason(s) should accompany the Traffic Control Plan. Road Closures may require additional signage to be included on the plan (i.e.  BUSINESSES REMAIN OPEN, etc.) in addition to the required signage (i.e., Detour (TC 10’s), RB-92’s, TC-7 (inc tabs), TC-53A, TC-5, TC-67, flashers, etc.) as per Book 7. Road closures will require notification to residents (mail out), include two weeks for notification.
  3. Any plan involving the roadway owned or operated by either the Niagara Region, including detours over these roads shall provide proof of permission and/or letter of non-objection from the Niagara Region.
  4. The applicant/owner agrees and accepts full responsibility for the provision and maintenance of traffic control measures during construction for safe operation of the roadways and for the protection of pedestrians, at the applicant’s sole expense.

NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
The owner shall notify the following service providers, together with a copy of the approved Permit, prior to construction and on each day the right-of-way is impeded and once the work is complete:

Town of Lincoln Fire Department
(905) 684-4311

Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS)
(905) 688-4111

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
1-866-895-6227

Niagara Student Transportation Service (NSTS)  
(905) 735-5944

Dan Nel Coach Lines Ltd.                                         
(905) 934-1124

Niagara Regional Waste Management
(905) 356-4141

In addition to the above contacts an email must be sent to bblake@lincoln.ca and tlamb@lincoln.ca.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
During the period of any authorized work(s) the contractor shall keep and maintain insurance coverage as outlined below, provided by (an) insurance company(ies) licensed to transact business in the Province of Ontario, and of satisfactory financial standing to The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln.
  1. Commercial general liability insurance in the minimum amount of five million dollars ($5,000,000) inclusive per occurrence. Coverage shall include but not limited to bodily injury including death, damage to property including loss of use thereof, personal injury, premises and operations liability, tenant legal liability and shall contain a cross liability, severability of insured clause. Such policy shall be endorsed to protect the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln as an additional insured as the owner of the highway against all liability but only respect to the construction of the Applicant.
  2. The insurance certificate must cover any sub-contractors hired by the contractor to complete any of the work approved under this permit.
  3. The owner must provide an insurance certificate to the satisfaction of the Town that confirms the Town’s requirements as stated above, if requested by the Town the owner is to provide a certified true copy of the policy certified by an authorized representative of the insurer.
  4. The policy shall be endorsed to provide the Town with not less than thirty (30) days written notice of cancellation. If the policy is cancelled for any reason or if the permit holder fails to confirm that insurance coverage is always in place the permit holder will be required to immediately remove their operations from the Town’s premises.

INDEMNIFICATION
The owner agrees to accept and indemnify The Corporation of the Town of Lincoln from any action, claim, injuries, damage, or loss whatsoever, arising from operation carried out under the approved permit.

WORKPLACE SAFETY & INSURANCE BOARD
The owner shall supply a valid Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) Certificate of Clearance certifying that the contractor is in good standing with the Board.

HEALTH & SAFETY
All work must be carried out in strict accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act. https://wwww.ontario.ca/laws/statue/90o01. The applicant/owner agrees and accepts full responsibility for excavation and maintaining safe trench conditions.

ONTARIO ONE CALL
The owner performing excavation, drilling, auguring must obtain all utility locates before they dig. The Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act requires that all underground services shall be accurately located and marked prior to excavation (O.Reg 213/91 Sect. 228)

MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS
The owner understands that an approved permit is subject to all Municipal By-laws.

REINSTATEMENT OF DAMAGED AND DISTURBED AREAS
The owner shall be responsible for all damages to Town property.
Reinstatement shall be carried out in accordance with Town of Lincoln standards and shall match or exceed existing conditions, however, the more stringent of these two (2) cases shall apply. The owner shall make good any defects/deficiencies in the installations/reinstatement as soon as they are notified by the Town. In the event of emergency repairs by the Town forces within the maintenance period all costs shall be the responsibility of the owner.
  1. Asphalt roads and areas shall be reinstated with the minimum 50mm HL8HS and minimum 40 mm HL3HS. Edges of road cuts to be milled down as per Town standard DPW 406.
  2. Surface Treated Roads shall be reinstated with minimum 50mm HL3.
  3. Boulevards and Grassed Areas shall be reinstated with a minimum 100mm approved topsoil and nursery sod (non-frozen native material). Applicant/owner is responsible for watering and ensuring the sod grows properly. Trees on the right-of-way are not to be affected.   Ditches shall be restored to ensure positive drainage.
  4. Sidewalks shall be reinstated in accordance with most recent revision of the Niagara Peninsula Standard Contract Documents; Special Provisions, Section B9/B10 https://www.niagararegion.ca/business/tenders/npscd/default.aspx
  5. Positive drainage shall be maintained during the course of operations.
The owner shall complete periodic site inspections to ensure a safe condition and any subsequent maintenance work during the twelve (12) month warranty period.

Fees

FIRELINE PERMIT FEES (2025)

  1. Inspection and Administration Fee (PWINS) 
    $160.00  (Regular Hours) non-refundable 
    $419.00 (Overtime Hours) non-refundable
  2. Processing  Fee (FIRELIN)
    $309.00 non-refundable
  3. Security Deposit (REDSP) 
    $1500.00 refundable 
    (one year maintenance period)
     

FEE CONDITIONS
The owner understands that no amounts will be refunded is the applicant/owner has any outstanding amounts due to the Town including taxes, utilities or other. The Town has the rights to offset against any amounts due before issuing a refund if applicable.

The owner agrees and accepts that should any portion of the works deemed unsafe and substandard, at the sole discretion of the Director of Public Works, the security deposit may be used without notice, to complete repairs and/or restoration as deemed necessary.

It is the owner’s responsibility to contact the Public Works Department to request the one year inspection of their permit for release of funds.

Verification

I acknowledge that I have read this application form in full, including the additional conditions outlined and that I understand, accept and agree to all conditions and requirements, should a permit be approved and issued. I also agree to indemnify and save harmless the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln and its employees from any and all damages or injuries and claims for damages or injuries related to the works for which this permit has been issued. I acknowledge that all works must be completed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
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