No person may set/maintain an open-air fire without a $50 Burning Permit from the Fire Chief. Bans fires on public property, near buildings/lot lines (<15m), after sunset, or in dangerous (dry/windy) conditions; enclosed appliance fires need separate approval.
Open burning & fires — Markham, Ontario
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
The City of Markham, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: By-law 85-97, A By-law to Prescribe Times for Setting Fires (Open-Air Burning Permit By-law), verified 2026-08-23.