Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Stewiacke, Nova Scotia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chiefs; allowed conditions: Permit required during fire season (Jan 1-Dec 31) to burn brush/wood/yard debris; exempt: cooking fires in suitable place, or fire confined to container with spark arrester clear of brush, precautions taken; fines: $500.00. Source: Burning of Brush, Wood and Yard Debris Bylaw No. 59, verified 2026-06-05.
Burning of Brush, Wood and Yard Debris Bylaw No. 59
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 5(a)
permit issuer
Fire Chiefs
s. 5(b)
allowed conditions
Permit required during fire season (Jan 1-Dec 31) to burn brush/wood/yard debris; exempt: cooking fires in suitable place, or fire confined to container with spark arrester clear of brush, precautions taken
s. 4, s. 9
fine range
$500.00
s. 8
scout note
Regulates open burning of brush, wood, and yard debris within town limits; sets conditions and restrictions for outdoor fires.