Open burning & fires — Rothesay, New Brunswick

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

Town of Rothesay has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-05.

By-Law 3-20: Fire Prevention and Protection By-law (amended August 2024) adopted bylaw
permit required False s. 14 "Recreational fires are permitted within the Municipality provided the following conditions are complied with"
allowed conditions Recreational fires permitted in contained area, dry seasoned wood, max 1 sq metre, attended at all times, means of extinguishment available, owner consent given. s. 14(a)–(f)
fine range Administrative penalty up to $175; offence conviction minimum $1,500.00, maximum $5,200.00 Schedule "A" (penalty up to $175); s. 39 (max $5,200.00); s. 41(e) (min $1,500.00)
scout note

Governs fire prevention and protection; regulates open burning and fireworks including prohibitions during burn bans. Amended Aug 28 2024; single enactment date not isolated -> null.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.rothesay.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities