Burn Permits
Make sure that you learn the rules and requirements for open air burning within the Town of Tecumseh before you light a fire. We prohibit any kind of burning during a period of poor air quality or under poor weather conditions. See By-Law 2007-41 (Open Burn By-Law) under Frequently Requested By-Laws for more details.
The Fire code permits an open-air burn that consists of a small, confined fire that is:
- Used to cook food on a grill, barbecue or spit
- Extinguished immediately upon completion of the cooking process
- Supervised at all times
Residential backyard burning
We permit open-air fires in residential areas under the following conditions:
Smoke does not cause an annoyance or irritation to adjacent persons, properties or premises
Size must not be greater than one square meter with flames not higher than one meter in height
Supervised at all times by a competent adult
There are adequate tools and/or water on hand to put out the fire
Installation and location of burning appliances must meet the manufacturer's specifications
Fire must be out no later than 2:00 a.m.
Acceptable materials |
Only use acceptable materials to fuel your fire, such as:
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Prohibited materials |
Never use the following materials to fuel your fire:
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Fires requiring permits
If you would like to burn vegetable matter or vegetation on agricultural lands, send us a completed Open-air burn permit application for approval under the following conditions:
- Fire size no greater than three square meters
- During daylight hours only
- Weather and wind conditions must be favourable
- Supervised at all times by a competent adult