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

Open burning & fires — Brampton, Ontario: Open Fires By-law 91-94

In the City of Brampton, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Fires By-law 91-94, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief. Allowed conditions: Cooking fires ≤0.5 sq m in metal/masonry container, or Ceremonial/Sacred Fire (no permit required at approved City location).

Open Fires By-law 91-94 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3(1) "No person shall set or maintain a fire in open air unless he has a permit issued by the Fire Chief"
permit issuer	Fire Chief	s. 2 "The Fire Chief shall be responsible for administration and enforcement of this by-law"
allowed conditions	Cooking fires ≤0.5 sq m in metal/masonry container, or Ceremonial/Sacred Fire (no permit required at approved City location).	s. 4(1), s. 4(2), s. 7

scout note

Prescribes the times during which fires may be set in the open air and the precautions to be observed. No person may set or maintain an open-air fire without a permit issued by the Fire Chief, subject to exemptions including Indigenous ceremonial/sacred fires (added by By-law 215-2023).