Applicant acknowledges and shall comply with all conditions contained herein.
- RDNO Open Burning – Fire Regulation Bylaw 2514 (and all amendments thereto)
- Permit valid only from date of issuance with permit # assigned by RDNO
- Venting Index must be 55 (“good”) or greater
- Prior to burning obtain Venting Index Information at:
- External:
Terms & Conditions
Provided for convenience only; refer to Bylaw 2514 for all applicable terms.
- Property must be 1.0 hectares (2.5 acres) or larger
- Burn piles must not exceed 3 metres in diameter and 2 metres in height
- All material to be burned must have originated from the property
- Burn pile must not contain prohibited materials
- There must be at least 10 metres distance between the burn pile and fences, property lines, buildings, bushes, standing timber and structures
- Adequate equipment and persons must be available to ensure the fire is controlled
- The fire must not be left unattended and must be extinguished before persons leave the area
- Open burning shall not be conducted continuously for more than 12 hours
- Permit holder to retain and produce this permit on request
Permitted Materials
- Untreated wood, prunings, branches, tree trunks, and stumps allowed to dry for at least 180 days and do not include compostable materials
Prohibited Materials
- Tires, plastics, paint, demolition waste, drywall
- Commercial, construction and industrial waste
- Woody debris resulting from land being cleared or partially cleared for a different use
- Domestic waste, rubber, special waste
- Treated lumber, railway ties
- Asphalt and asphalt products
- Compostable materials: including, but not limited to plants, grass clippings, leaves, tree needles, garden waste, weeds, and manure
- Fuel and lubricant containers
- Recyclable items including, but not limited to paper, cardboard, tin, aluminum, and plastics
