| permit required | yes | s. 5.1(a) |
| permit issuer | Director | s. 5.1(a) |
| allowed conditions | Outdoor burning only under Fire Permit; backyard fires require annual Fire Permits; fuel limited to barbecue briquettes or dry firewood; supervised by competent adult. | s. 5.1(a), s. 6.1, s. 6.3(a), s. 6.4(a) |
| fine range | Municipal ticket: not more than $1,000.00 and not less than $100.00; prosecution: not more than $10,000.00 and not less than $500.00; illegal open burning: $300 for first hour (one hour minimum), $400 per hour thereafter. | s. 10.3(a)-(b); Schedule "A" |
scout note
Director's Fire Permit required for any outdoor fire (s.5); no permits for industrial, commercial or construction waste. All backyard fire pits need an annual Fire Permit (s.6): non-combustible, 3 m clearance, dry firewood or briquettes only, no yard waste or paper. Ticket fines $100-$1,000; up to $10,000 on prosecution.