Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, permit required: False; allowed conditions: Clean dry wood in acceptable fire pit with spark arrestor, >15 ft from buildings/structures/property line, responsible adult present, extinguisher nearby; barbecues permitted; fines: First offence $250.00; second $1,000.00; third $5,000.00 (no less than $250, not exceeding $5,000). Source: Outdoor Fire Bylaw (No. 32), verified 2026-06-05.
Outdoor Fire Bylaw (No. 32)
adopted bylaw
permit required
False
s. 4 Outdoor Fires Permitted
allowed conditions
Clean dry wood in acceptable fire pit with spark arrestor, >15 ft from buildings/structures/property line, responsible adult present, extinguisher nearby; barbecues permitted
s. 4(2)(i)-(iv)
fine range
First offence $250.00; second $1,000.00; third $5,000.00 (no less than $250, not exceeding $5,000)
s. 6; Schedule "A"
scout note
Governs outdoor burning and fire pits within the Town of Berwick under the Municipal Government Act nuisance/burning powers.