Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipality of Brockton, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Chief Fire Official; allowed conditions: Recreational fire criteria met or permit obtained. Fire contained, supervised, extinguishing means available, not during ban, no prohibited materials, distance requirements met.; fines: $200.00; $500.00. Source: By-Law 2017-034 Open Air Burn, verified 2026-06-09.
By-Law 2017-034 Open Air Burn
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 2.2
permit issuer
Chief Fire Official
s. 4
allowed conditions
Recreational fire criteria met or permit obtained. Fire contained, supervised, extinguishing means available, not during ban, no prohibited materials, distance requirements met.
s. 2.2; s. 2.3; s. 2.4; s. 2.5; s. 2.6; s. 2.7
fine range
$200.00; $500.00
Schedule "Part 1 of Provincial Offences Act"
scout note
Regulates fire prevention and open air fires, including permits, prohibited materials, fire bans, and set fines.