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

Township of Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Fire Prevention and Safety - Open-Air Fire.

Open burning & fires — Alfred and Plantagenet, Ontario

Township of Alfred and Plantagenet has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-09.

Fire Prevention and Safety - Open-Air Fire adopted bylaw

permit required	True	without first obtaining an open air fire permit
permit issuer	Municipal Law Enforcement Officer	Municipal Law Enforcement Officer is hereby authorized to: 1. Issue
allowed conditions	Permit needed if >1sqm base or >1cum volume. Rear yard only. Dry firewood only. No smog, drought, or night burning (if permitted). Minimum distances apply.	s. 2, 14, 15, 16, 18

scout note

Open-air burning by-law governing permits, seasons, and fire safety; By-law 2010-86 passed on 2010-09-07.