Open burning & fires — Flatrock, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

Fire Prevention By-Law — Town of Flatrock (including Open-Air Burning By-Laws, Schedule A) adopted bylaw
permit required True Schedule A, Special Burning (a)
permit issuer During Fire Season, Department of Natural Resources; when Provincial Regulations are not in effect, Torbay Volunteer Fire Department Schedule A, Special Burning (a)
allowed conditions Outdoor wood-burning appliances allowed year-round with 3.0 m (10') clearance, dry seasoned firewood, one appliance per property, grate equipped; not during a ban/restriction Schedule A, s. 4 Outdoor Wood Burning Appliances
fine range first offence not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00; subsequent offence not less than $500.00 and not more than $1000.00 Schedule A, s. 6 Penalty
scout note

Adopted August 11, 2025 under the Towns and Local Service Districts Act, 2025. Establishes fire prevention policy for Torbay Volunteer Fire Department. Schedule A sets open-air burning rules, outdoor wood-burning appliance conditions, and special burn permits.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://townofflatrock.com/ · Last verified 2026-06-05 · Open burning & fires across Canada