Open burning & fires — Châteauguay, Quebec

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

The Town of Châteauguay, Quebec has 2 adopted bylaws on file: Codification administrative du règlement pénal général (G-2000) — feux extérieurs; Règlement concernant la prévention des incendies (G-10020), verified 2026-08-23.

Codification administrative du règlement pénal général (G-2000) — feux extérieurs adopted bylaw

Omnibus penal bylaw's outdoor/open-fire provisions, cited by the city's 'Feux extérieurs et à ciel ouvert' resident page as one of two governing texts (with G-10020) restricting open burning and fixed outdoor cooking appliances.

Règlement concernant la prévention des incendies (G-10020) adopted bylaw

Fire-prevention bylaw (replaces former Règlement G-563) covering permit requirements and restrictions for outdoor/open-air fires, fixed outdoor fireplaces/ovens/barbecues, and related fire-safety conditions.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.ville.chateauguay.qc.ca · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities