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Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustible Appliances

Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustible Appliances

These appliances are commonly known as outdoor wood furnaces. They are permitted in rural and agricultural areas only. The installation of these appliances in urban areas such as Villages, Rural Clusters, Subdivisions and Settlement Areas is prohibited.

By-law #2009-18 regulates the use and location of Outdoor Solid Fuel Combustion Appliances.

A proper permit must be obtained from the Township prior to installation on your property.

The application form is available online. It is highly recommended that you review the provisions of the by-law and contact the Fire Chief or Chief Building Official before purchasing or installing one of these units.

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Boil Water Advisory Issued for Tavistock

TAVISTOCK – Boil water advisory issued for William Street south of Wettlaufer Street

A boil water advisory has been issued by Southwestern Public Health for residents connected to the municipal water supply on William Street south of Wettlaufer Street in Tavistock.

Until further notice, Public Health advises residents to bring water to a rolling boil for at least one minute before using it for drinking, making infant formula or juice, brushing teeth, washing raw foods or making ice.

This advisory is being issued as a precautionary measure in case of potential contamination following a water main break/pressure loss. Residents in this area were notified of the boil water advisory tonight and will be notified again when they can return to normal water use.

See the advisory on the Southwestern Public Health website at https://www.swpublichealth.ca/.../boil-water-advisory.../

A map of the affected area can be found here: https://www.oxfordcounty.ca/.../boil-water-advisory.../

To sign up for Oxford County e-alerts for boil water advisories, visit www.oxfordcounty.ca/ealerts

If you have questions, please contact Public Health at 1-800-922-0096