Open burning & fires — Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

Town of Holyrood Open Air Fire Regulations adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 4.1
permit issuer District Fire Chief at the Holyrood Fire Department s. 4.1
allowed conditions Permit required for open-air fire; no permit needed to burn in a screened barrel or outdoor wood-burning unit on private property meeting stated setbacks (e.g. 15 m / 3.5 m from woods) on non-combustible base. s. 4.2; s. 4.3
fine range fine not exceeding $5,000 dollars s. 6.1
scout note

Open air fire regulations under s.414(2)(ee) of the Municipalities Act, 1999. Effective October 8, 2013. Requires a permit from the District Fire Chief. Barrel fires exempt if containment conditions met. Fines up to $5,000.

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