Open burning & fires — Springdale, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

Open Fire By-Law - Town of Springdale adopted bylaw
permit required True Permits a.
permit issuer Minister or Minister's designate under the Forestry Act (provincial burn permit for clearing land/brush on or within 300m of forest land during forest fire season) Permits a.
allowed conditions Fire allowed without permit in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, covered barrel, or outdoor wood-burning unit meeting stated conditions; prohibited when fire weather index is high or extreme. Permits c. and Prohibition
fine range first offence not less than $100.00 and not more than $1,000.00; subsequent not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $2,000.00 Offence i. and ii.
scout note

Regulates open-air fires, incinerators, and outdoor fireplaces. Approved June 9, 2025; effective June 10, 2025. Requires permits for forest fire season.

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