Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Oromocto, New Brunswick, open burning & fires rules are set by By-Law 533 — Prevention of Fires and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: Voluntary payment $140; on summary conviction minimum $140, maximum $1,100. Allowed conditions: Fire Dept educational/training fires; cooking on a BBQ; outdoor wood burning appliance meeting distance, fuel, supervision, and no-smoke conditions. Permit issuer: Fire Department (department personnel).
| permit required | no | s. 21 |
| allowed conditions | Fire Dept educational/training fires; cooking on a BBQ; outdoor wood burning appliance meeting distance, fuel, supervision, and no-smoke conditions. | s. 21(a), 21(b), 21(c) |
| fine range | Voluntary payment $140; on summary conviction minimum $140, maximum $1,100 | s. 24(c) |
Town of Oromocto bylaw relating to the prevention of fires; regulates open burning and fire safety.
| permit required | yes | s. 13.2.4 |
| permit issuer | Fire Department (department personnel) | s. 13.2.5 |
| allowed conditions | Cooking fires (BBQ/smoker), propane/natural gas recreational fires, and wood-burning appliance recreational fires with a permit are allowed. | s. 13.2.2, s. 13.2.3, s. 13.2.4 |
| fine range | $140 minimum to $1,100 maximum | s. 14.2, s. 14.3(i) |
Updated Town of Oromocto bylaw relating to the prevention of fires under the Local Governance Act 2017; regulates open burning and fire safety, supplementing/superseding By-Law 533.