All persons who would like to burn are required to obtain a burn permit and follow the conditions stipulated on the permit. As a reminder to residents, burns are generally not permitted within the inner municipal core (area south of Highway 401).
Residents are encouraged to use this map to see if they live in an area where open air burning is permitted.
All burn permit holders shall ensure the following while burning;
Any burning must take place between the time of sunrise and sunset.
Burning is limited to Class 'A' materials (Wood, Paper, Brush, Leaves, Grasses)
There must be an attendant at the scene of the fire and the fire must be completely extinguished before the attendant leaves.
Burn Permit holders shall notifying the Belleville Fire Department by telephone (613-962-2010) prior to commencing burning.
Open Air Burning must be at least 23.07 meters (75 feet) from any buildings or other structure, including fences, trees, brush, etc ..
The use of outdoor fireplaces (either masonry or metal) must be at least 15.38 meters (50 feet) from any buildings or other structure, including fences, trees, brush, ect. and hooded or screened to prevent the blowing of sparks, ashes, ect.
The valid Burn Permit holder is required to comply with all requirements and conditions for the issuance of a burn permit. In the event the Burn Permit holder is found to be ineligible and/or found to be burning outside of the provisions of the open air burning permit may be subjected to fine and/or all additional costs as a result emergency response.
All burn permits expire on December 31st of the calendar year they were purchased in.
Those looking to burn in eligible areas of the city can now purchase burn permits online from the comfort of their own home.
Eligible residences can apply online through the City’s website here: Burn Permit Application
By-Law 1999-30 A By-law to regulate the setting of Fires in Thurlow Ward Belleville