Residential Properties

Burn permits are not required for residential properties. Residents have been given approval to open air burn and must follow the below criteria:

• There is no declared fire ban in effect;
• There is no air quality advisory in effect, as determined by Environment Canada;
• The volume of material being burned is no larger in size than 1 metre cubed;
• The fire is surrounded by non-combustible material to prevent spread;
• The fire is a minimum of 5 metres from a dwelling, building, structure, overhanging vegetation and property line;
• The fire is supervised at all times;
• The direction of smoke does not hinder traffic or the quality of life of neighbouring people;
• Wind speed is less than 25km/h and will have no adverse effect on control of the fire;
• The materials being burned are organic in nature such as dry (untreated) wood, leaves, grass and paper;
• The owner of the property has granted permission to individual to open air burn; and, 
• Form of extinguishment readily available (water and/or extinguisher)

Bona Fide Farmers

Bona Fide Farmers are allowed to have larger burns to help with farming operations; however, they must contact the fire department first to provide details and obtain approval.

Bona Fide Farmers who will be burning on a Saturday or Sunday, are encouraged to call for pre-approval during regular business hours. 

For approval individuals are asked to call 705-484-5374 ext 253 and meet the following criteria:

• There is no declared fire ban in effect;
• There is no air quality advisory in effect, as determined by Environment Canada;
• The volume of material being burned is contained in no more than 3 piles of a maximum size of 5 metres by 5 metres by 2 metres high each;
• The fire is surrounded by non-combustible material to prevent spread;
• The fire is a minimum of 30 metres from a dwelling, building, structure and property line;
• The fire is supervised at all times;
• The direction of the smoke does not hinder traffic or the quality of life of neighbouring people
• Wind speed is less than 25km/h and will have no adverse effect on control of the fire;
• The materials being burned are organic in nature such as dry (untreated) wood, leaves, grass and paper and
• The owner of the property has granted permission to a bona fide farmer to open air burn. 

 Report a Burning Complaint

To report a burning complaint please call Ramara Fire & Rescue Services at 705-484-5374 ext 253.