Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

Open burning & fires — McAdam, New Brunswick: By-Law No. 6 — Respecting Fire Prevention

In the Village of McAdam, New Brunswick, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law No. 6 — Respecting Fire Prevention, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not exceeding fifty Dollars ($50.00). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Prevention Officer or council.

By-Law No. 6 — Respecting Fire Prevention adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 7(1) "without the permission of the council or the Fire Prevention Officer"
permit issuer	Fire Prevention Officer or council	s. 7(1) "permission of the council or the Fire Prevention Officer"
allowed conditions	Burning allowed without permit if done in approved incinerator or complying with Forest Fires Act regulations.	s. 7(1)(a)-(b)
fine range	not exceeding fifty Dollars ($50.00)	s. 15 "penalty not exceeding fifty Dollars ($50.00)"

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Fire prevention bylaw for the Village of McAdam. Opened PDF — confirmed 'A By-Law Respecting Fire Prevention' (Fire Prevention Officer). Village also requires year-round open-fire permits. No adoption date stated.