| permit required | True | s. 4(1) |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | s. 2(j); s. 5(1) |
| allowed conditions | Permit required except in No Permit Required Zone, campgrounds, CSA/ULC appliances, gas/propane; not within 23 m of dwelling; no burning 12:01 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Mar 15-Oct 15); two persons 19+ present | s. 4(2)-(3); s. 6(3); s. 6(5a); s. 6(2) |
| fine range | $250-$10,000 | s. 12(1) |
scout note
Regulates open-air burning across HRM. Prohibits burning waste, rubber, plastic; minimum setbacks and burn permits required. Done and passed in Council Oct 19, 2010 (effective Oct 23, 2010); amended 2014 and 2017.