Open burning & fires — North Grenville, Ontario

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

In the Municipality of North Grenville, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Fire By-Law 33-12, verified 2026-09-25. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief. Allowed conditions: With valid permit, Fire Chief notified day-of, no fire ban, no adverse wind, brush fires/burn drums between sunrise and sunset, setback distances observed.

Open Air Fire By-Law 33-12 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3(1) "without first having obtained the necessary permit from the Fire Chief"
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 4(1) "may apply for an open air fire permit to the Fire Chief"
allowed conditions With valid permit, Fire Chief notified day-of, no fire ban, no adverse wind, brush fires/burn drums between sunrise and sunset, setback distances observed s. 5(4)(a); s. 3(4); s. 3(5); s. 6(1)(f)
scout note

Regulates open-air fires and burn permits; the official FAQ states campfires are restricted in town limits and other mapped areas.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.northgrenville.on.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-25 · Open burning & fires across Ontario · Open burning & fires in other municipalities