Open burning & fires — Municipality of Norfolk Treherne, Manitoba
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipality of Norfolk Treherne, Manitoba, permit issuer: the Municipality (approval of Council); allowed conditions: In compliant fire-pits for recreation (solid fuel), agricultural residue per Environment Act, or control burns with permit.; fines: not less than: one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offence; three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the second offence; and for each subsequent offence; allowed conditions: Supervised by owner, sufficient precautions, surrounded by fire guard, smoke not hazardous, water supply available on site, unless burning banned.. Source: Fire - Burning Regulation for Urban Communities 13-2016; Fire Prevention and Control 30-2017, verified 2026-06-09.
Fire - Burning Regulation for Urban Communities 13-2016
adopted bylaw
permit issuer
the Municipality (approval of Council)
s. 8
allowed conditions
In compliant fire-pits for recreation (solid fuel), agricultural residue per Environment Act, or control burns with permit.
s. 1, s. 2, s. 7, s. 8
fine range
not less than: one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offence; three hundred dollars ($300.00) for the second offence; and for each subsequent offence
s. 9
scout note
Burning regulation bylaw for urban communities, covering outdoor burning controls and related enforcement.
Fire Prevention and Control 30-2017
adopted bylaw
allowed conditions
Supervised by owner, sufficient precautions, surrounded by fire guard, smoke not hazardous, water supply available on site, unless burning banned.
s. 3.2, 4.1
fine range
up to $1,000.00
s. 6.1
scout note
Fire prevention and control bylaw relevant to outdoor fire regulation and emergency enforcement.