Open burning & fires — Truro, Nova Scotia

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

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

Outdoor Fires Bylaw No. 853 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 5
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 5
allowed conditions Cooking on BBQ; acceptable fire pit or chiminea with spark arrestor, clean dry wood, 5m setback, supervised; only 6:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight unless permitted otherwise s. 4
fine range not less than $100 and not more than $5,000 s. 11
scout note

Requires a permit ($10) for any open-air burning in Truro; sets conditions for outdoor fires.

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