Open burning & fires — Belleville, Ontario

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

In the City of Belleville, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning By-law No. 2025-118, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate.

Open Air Burning By-law No. 2025-118 adopted bylaw
permit required yes "No person shall conduct or permit open air burning without obtaining a permit as outlined in Part 5"
permit issuer Fire Chief or designate "The Fire Chief/designate shall review the request for a burn permit"
allowed conditions Requires burn permit; campfires and outdoor fireplaces in Zone A between 5 pm–11 pm; agricultural fires sunrise–sunset; prohibited during total burn ban or winds exceeding 24 kph. Part 4 – Campfires; Part 4 – Fire in an Outdoor Fireplace; Part 4 – Agricultural Fire; s. 3.5 (wind speed 24 kph)
scout note

Requires a burn permit for open-air fires; defines and sets size/height limits for agricultural, recreational and other fire types; sets rules for barbecues/approved devices. Repeals prior By-law 2021-12.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.city.belleville.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Open burning & fires across Ontario · Open burning & fires in other municipalities