Open burning & fires — Berwick, Nova Scotia

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

In the Town of Berwick, Nova Scotia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Fire Bylaw (No. 32), verified 2026-09-27. Fines: First offence $250.00; second $1,000.00; third $5,000.00 (no less than $250, not exceeding $5,000).

Outdoor Fire Bylaw (No. 32) adopted bylaw
permit required no s. 4 Outdoor Fires Permitted
allowed conditions Clean dry wood in acceptable fire pit with spark arrestor, >15 ft from buildings/structures/property line, responsible adult present, extinguisher nearby; barbecues permitted s. 4(2)(i)-(iv)
fine range First offence $250.00; second $1,000.00; third $5,000.00 (no less than $250, not exceeding $5,000) s. 6; Schedule "A"
scout note

Governs outdoor burning and fire pits within the Town of Berwick under the Municipal Government Act nuisance/burning powers.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.berwick.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Nova Scotia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities