Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits

• branches
• leaves
• plants
• tree trimmings
• weeds

Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits are only available to properties .2 ha (.5 ac) and larger and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 ha.

• furniture or other finished goods
• garbage of any kind
• old buildings
• sheds
• barns
• plastics
• tires
• insulation

Make the pile wide and long rather than high. This will spread the heat and be safer.

Live power lines require a wide berth. Consider the radiant heat and smoke the burn will generate. Smoke and ash can cause power lines to arc, and the heat will damage the lines.

Stay away from fences and property boundaries. Consider local residents. Maintain a clear area between piles and any other combustible materials.

Try to choose a space with open canopy away from the base of trees. Wait until the piles have been burned or removed before planting.

• Pile size maximum height: 1.2 m (3 ft).
• Pile size maximum length/width: 2 m (6 ft)
• Minimum 15 m (50 ft) from structures and property lines

• Before lighting the pile, ensure suitable tools (rakes and shovels) are handy to conduct the burn and control any possible spot fires.
• Accelerants (such as gasoline) must never be used in/on the pile.
• Ensure there is a sufficient water supply to extinguish the burn; have a hose with appropriate length and water pressure to reach around the pile.
• Ensure protective clothing is worn.
• Constantly supervise the burn to ensure there are no flare-ups in surrounding vegetation.
• Completely extinguish the pile immediately after the burn is finished. Spread burned material after the burn to quickly extinguish smouldering material.