A permit to burn is not required for backyard fires, recreational campfires, or boil-ups only if conducted safely.
Although the province-wide outdoor fire ban has been lifted, a permit is still required to burn grass, brush and other materials. Permits are required during Forest Fire Season, in effect until September 30th. They are free and available at provincial Forest Management District Offices.
However, a permit to burn is not required for backyard fires, recreational campfires, or boil-ups only if conducted safely. The fire must be located in a prepared site within a managed park that has facilities to contain open fires, with fire suppression equipment available and permission from the park supervisor or attendant. As well, the fire must be placed on sand, gravel, rock or mineral soil with eight litres of water or a shovel available at all times. If the fire is in an outdoor wood burning unit it must be made of non-combustible material, containing the fire, and a screen has to be used to prevent the escape of sparks or flames. It has to contain the fire and a screen is needed to prevent the escape of sparks. Finally, the unit must be on legs and located not less than 3.5 metres from flammable material.
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