Open burning & fires — Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador

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

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

Torbay Open Air Burning Regulations adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 5(a)
permit issuer Torbay Volunteer Fire Department (or Department of Natural Resources during Fire Season) s. 5(a)
allowed conditions Outdoor wood burning appliances may be used year-round without a permit if manufacturer's instructions followed, only dry seasoned wood, 3.0 m clearance, one appliance per property, equipped with a grate, and no active fire ban s. 4
fine range For a first offence a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00; subsequent offence not less than $500.00 and not more than $1000.00 s. 7
scout note

Regulates open air burning within the Town of Torbay. PDF confirms adoption on August 23, 2010 under the Municipalities Act, 1999.

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