Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of Brock, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Burn By-law 3120-2022, verified 2026-09-21. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Township Fire Chief or his/her Township Designate. Allowed conditions: Permit required per s. 3.2; exceptions for cooking/appliances per s. 4.3; subject to ss. 9-11 conditions.
| permit required | yes | s. 3.2 |
| permit issuer | Township Fire Chief or his/her Township Designate | s. 3.1 |
| allowed conditions | Permit required per s. 3.2; exceptions for cooking/appliances per s. 4.3; subject to ss. 9-11 conditions. | s. 3.2; s. 4.3; ss. 9, 10, 11 |
Township of Brock By-law 3120-2022 to regulate open air, recreational and agricultural fires.