Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Township of King, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning By-law 2015-109, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Office of the Fire Chief. Allowed conditions: Permit holder complies with Schedule "A" Open Air Burning Guidelines; no active Fire Ban; property at least ½ ha gross land mass.
| permit required | yes | s. 2(a) |
| permit issuer | Office of the Fire Chief | s. 2(c) |
| allowed conditions | Permit holder complies with Schedule "A" Open Air Burning Guidelines; no active Fire Ban; property at least ½ ha gross land mass. | s. 2(d), s. 4(d) |
Township of King By-law 2015-109 regulating open air burning and fire/burn permits.