Open burning & fires — Tay, Ontario

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

In the Township of Tay, Ontario, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Fires, verified 2026-09-25. Fines: $150.00 to $500.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Fire Official.

Open Air Fires adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.1
permit issuer Chief Fire Official s. 3.1
allowed conditions Fire confined to pit ≤1 cubic metre; 20 feet from combustibles; attended by competent adult; wind <20 km/h; no rain; between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. s. 4.1, s. 4.4, s. 4.6, s. 4.7, s. 4.8, s. 4.11
fine range $150.00 to $500.00 Schedule "A"
scout note

Official Tay Township open air fires by-law PDF linked from the by-laws page.

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