Open burning & fires — Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

In the City of Mount Pearl, Newfoundland and Labrador, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning Regulations, verified 2026-08-29. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Administrative Officer (with consent of the St. John's Regional Fire Department).

Open Air Burning Regulations adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 5
permit issuer Chief Administrative Officer (with consent of the St. John's Regional Fire Department) s. 5
allowed conditions Outdoor Wood Burning Appliances allowed throughout City subject to conditions (dry seasoned firewood only, 3.0 m from combustibles, grate, no nuisance); Open Air Fires only by permit; no fires during a fire ban s. 4
scout note

Regulates open air burning in Mount Pearl. Adopted 9 January 2018; effective 2 February 2018. Sets conditions and restrictions for outdoor burning.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.mountpearl.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-29 · Open burning & fires across Newfoundland and Labrador · Open burning & fires in other municipalities