Open burning & fires — Saint-Jérôme, Quebec

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

The Town of Saint-Jérôme, Quebec has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Règlement no 0357-000 sur la sécurité incendie (feux extérieurs / feux d'ambiance), verified 2026-08-23.

Règlement no 0357-000 sur la sécurité incendie (feux extérieurs / feux d'ambiance) adopted bylaw

Permits ambiance fires only for buildings of 3 units or fewer, in compliant hearths with spark arrestors (4.5cm chimney grate), set back 3m from lot lines and 6m from the main building; bans burning grass, leaves, construction debris; open sky-fires forbidden year-round; fines $100-$1,000.

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