Open Air Burning and Permits
Learn when you do and do not need to obtain burn permit.
Fires that do not require a burn permit.
Cooking Fires |
Small, confined fires that are supervised at all times and used to cook food on a grill or barbecue are permitted in the County of Brant, with no call or fee required. |
Recreational Fires |
Recreational burning is permitted with no call or fee required when:
Planning to have a campfire this weekend?
Prepare the site
Build your campfire
Stay nearby:
Put the fire out:
Safety tips for kids:
View and share the Open Air Burning infographic. |
Fires that require a burn permit.
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional Semi-Annual Burn Permit |
You can apply for a semi-annual permit to burn materials for commercial, industrial and/or institutional purposes. Contact us to apply for a permit. |
Residential or Agricultural Burn Permit |
Residential and Agriculture burns that do not meet the criteria of recreational burning above, must be approved by the Fire Chief. |
Single Occasion Burn Permit and Special Event Permits |
Large farm-type fires, brush/ ginseng shades/ kilns and special event permits must be approved by the Fire Chief. They also require a fee to be paid before the burn. |
Open air burning is regulated in the County of Brant by our Open Air Burning Bylaw (PDF).