Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

Open burning & fires — McAdam, New Brunswick

In the Village of McAdam, New Brunswick, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Prevention Officer or council; allowed conditions: Burning allowed without permit if done in approved incinerator or complying with Forest Fires Act regulations.; fines: not exceeding fifty Dollars ($50.00). Source: By-Law No. 6 — Respecting Fire Prevention, verified 2026-06-05.

By-Law No. 6 — Respecting Fire Prevention adopted bylaw

permit required	True	s. 7(1) "without the permission of the council or the Fire Prevention Officer"
permit issuer	Fire Prevention Officer or council	s. 7(1) "permission of the council or the Fire Prevention Officer"
allowed conditions	Burning allowed without permit if done in approved incinerator or complying with Forest Fires Act regulations.	s. 7(1)(a)-(b)
fine range	not exceeding fifty Dollars ($50.00)	s. 15 "penalty not exceeding fifty Dollars ($50.00)"

scout note

Fire prevention bylaw for the Village of McAdam. Opened PDF — confirmed 'A By-Law Respecting Fire Prevention' (Fire Prevention Officer). Village also requires year-round open-fire permits. No adoption date stated.