Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of West Lincoln, Ontario, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Exempt: fire dept training, listed gas appliances, cooking in barbecue/enclosure (supervised), candles/gel pots ≤473mL/tiki torches ≤355mL (supervised); otherwise requires permit.; fines: $300 to $500. Source: Open Air Burn By-law (2021-58) (consolidated), verified 2026-06-09.
| permit required | True | s. 6 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | s. 47 |
| allowed conditions | Exempt: fire dept training, listed gas appliances, cooking in barbecue/enclosure (supervised), candles/gel pots ≤473mL/tiki torches ≤355mL (supervised); otherwise requires permit. | s. 3, 4, 5, 27 |
| fine range | $300 to $500 | Schedule "E" |
Regulates open air fires and burning.