Open burning & fires — Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Outdoor fire only in an acceptable fire pit or wood-burning appliance; only dry seasoned firewood; spark arrestor/screen; located >15 feet (5m) from buildings/property line; responsible adult present; no nuisance; fines: not less than $250.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00 (first $250, second $1,000, third $5,000). Source: Outdoor Fire By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Outdoor Fire By-Law
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 7
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 7
allowed conditions
Outdoor fire only in an acceptable fire pit or wood-burning appliance; only dry seasoned firewood; spark arrestor/screen; located >15 feet (5m) from buildings/property line; responsible adult present; no nuisance
s. 4; s. 6
fine range
not less than $250.00 and not exceeding $5,000.00 (first $250, second $1,000, third $5,000)
s. 9; Schedule A
scout note
Regulates outdoor open fires within the Town of Port Hawkesbury; first reading 4 Sep 2012, second reading 2 Oct 2012.