Open burning & fires — Stellarton, Nova Scotia

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

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

Fire Burning By-Law #53 adopted bylaw
permit required False s. 2-3
allowed conditions CSA-approved burning units or burning barrel with suitable grate permitted with conditions: garden hose within 10 ft, sufficient care/help, not during windy conditions, fire watched until extinguished s. 3 CONDITIONS
scout note

Fire Burning By-law #53 of the Town of Stellarton; regulates open burning of rubbish, brush, and bonfires within town limits.

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