Prohibits solid-fuel open-air fires citywide at any time absent written Fire Chief exemption (30+ days advance application, fee); exemptions include Region/City operations and the Laurel Creek campsite; fines from $400 up to $25,000+.
Open burning & fires — Waterloo, Ontario
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
The City of Waterloo, Ontario has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Open Air Fire Bylaw No. 2011-124, verified 2026-08-23.