Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of Hornepayne, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Permit By-law No. 948, verified 2026-09-27. A permit is required. Permit issuer: municipal office. Allowed conditions: Permit required. Specific materials only (wood, brush, leaves). Size/time limits apply. 2m from flammables. Competent person in charge. No garbage.
| permit required | yes | s. 3 |
| permit issuer | municipal office | s. 3 |
| allowed conditions | Permit required. Specific materials only (wood, brush, leaves). Size/time limits apply. 2m from flammables. Competent person in charge. No garbage. | s. 3, 4, 5, 7 |
Official fire-permit by-law PDF linked from the township by-law index.