Open burning & fires — Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Manitoba
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Rural Municipality of Dauphin, Manitoba, permit required: True; permit issuer: Municipal Administration Staff; allowed conditions: Permit not required for Acceptable Receptacles on residential property, religious ceremonies, Portable Barbeques, CGA appliances, Municipality fixtures, fire service training.; fines: $50.00, $100,00, $100.00 plus 100% firefighting costs. Source: Open Air Fire By-law No. 3047, verified 2026-06-10.
Open Air Fire By-law No. 3047
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 5(1)
permit issuer
Municipal Administration Staff
s. 5(4)
allowed conditions
Permit not required for Acceptable Receptacles on residential property, religious ceremonies, Portable Barbeques, CGA appliances, Municipality fixtures, fire service training.
s. 5(2)
fine range
$50.00, $100,00, $100.00 plus 100% firefighting costs
Schedule B
scout note
Adopted RM of Dauphin bylaw regulating open air fires and use of fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and stoves; read a third time and passed 26 August 2025 (text-confirmed).