The Open Air Burning By-law: requires a Fire-Chief-issued Burn Permit to set an open air fire; defines allowed campfires (licensed trailer parks/campgrounds, supervised) and barbecues; sets permitted times and prohibits burning combustible/agricultural waste.
Open burning & fires — Barrie, Ontario
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
The City of Barrie, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Open Air Fires By-law No. 2004-185; Outdoor Solid Fuel Burning Appliances By-law No. 2007-210, verified 2026-08-23.
Regulates outdoor solid-fuel burning appliances (outdoor wood boilers/furnaces, chimineas, fire pits) separately from the Open Air Fires By-law, including setback, emission and permit requirements.