Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of Baldwin, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning By-law 2026-002, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or Fire Department Representative. Allowed conditions: Approved fires or permitted types (campfire, brush, etc.) complying with seasonal dates, safety distances, owner consent, and material restrictions.
Open Air Burning By-law 2026-002
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 6
permit issuer
Fire Chief or Fire Department Representative
s. 20
allowed conditions
Approved fires or permitted types (campfire, brush, etc.) complying with seasonal dates, safety distances, owner consent, and material restrictions.
s. 6; s. 8
scout note
By-law to regulate open air burning and require notification to the Baldwin Township Fire Department. Read a first, second and third time January 12, 2026.