Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Hawkesbury, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Permit required for open air fires during daylight hours using wood; exempt for approved exterior fireplaces meeting safety standards.. Source: Open Air Fires By-law N°45-2024, verified 2026-06-09.
| permit required | True | s. 3.1 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | s. 3.1 |
| allowed conditions | Permit required for open air fires during daylight hours using wood; exempt for approved exterior fireplaces meeting safety standards. | s. 3.1, 3.5, 3.7, 4.9 |
Regulates setting open-air fires within Hawkesbury and related precautions.