Official Municipal Code document center lists Chapter 387 - Open Air Burning as an adopted regulatory code chapter; Orillia fire safety page states backyard fires are regulated by the City's Open-Air Burning By-law.
Open burning & fires — Orillia, Ontario
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
The City of Orillia, Ontario has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Municipal Code Chapter 387 - Open Air Burning; Municipal Code Chapter 387 — Open Air Burning, verified 2026-08-29.
Regulates open-air burning and outdoor fireplaces citywide, including automatic suspension during a smog alert, Fire Chief entry/inspection powers, and orders to extinguish; enforcement provisions included. Current to April 2016.