Can I burn today in Caledon?

Burn Ban defined (Part 1, Section 1)

"Burn Ban" shall mean a prohibition on all Open Air and Recreational fires due to an unacceptable fire or health risk to the community resulting from a lack of precipitation, poor air quality or for any other such reason, as declared by the Fire Chief or his Town Designate.

Permit required; no burning of refuse (Sections 5-6)

No Person shall set, allow to burn or maintain an Open Air burn, a Recreational Burn and/ or an Agricultural burn without a permit. / No Person shall set, allow to burn or maintains an Open Air burn, a Recreational Burn and/ or an Agricultural burn to burn refuse.

Weather/wind conditions (Sections 7-8)

No Person shall set, allow to burn or maintain an Open Air burn, a Recreational Burn and/ or an Agricultural burn without a permit when rain or fog is present. / No Person shall set, allow to burn or maintain an Open Air burn, a Recreational Burn and/ or an Agricultural burn without a permit when the wind is blowing with a velocity of 24 kilometers per hour or greater, or with such intensity or in such a direction that a fire may cause: (1) Decreased visibility on any highway; (2) Odour that may cause discomfort to Person(s) residing in the immediate area; (3) The possible spread of fire through a grass or brush area; (4) The possible spread of fire to neighbouring buildings or properties; (5) The spread of fire due to lack of precipitation within the boundaries of the Town for a period prior to the date of the application for permit; and/or (6) A nuisance.

Permit Holder conditions (Section 9)

To be responsible for the fire, and remain in attendance at all times in a supervisory capacity, until the fire is completely extinguished;... To ensure that there is no less than three (3) meter perimeter around the fire, that is free and clear of all combustible material;...

No-permit exemptions (Section 11)

The Open Air burn consists of a small confined fire that is used to cook food on a grill, barbeque or spit, commensurate with the type and quantity of food being cooked, and supervised at all times; / An appliance is used that meets the requirements of the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000... is for outdoor use and has been assembled and/ or installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Permit expiry (Section 16)

A Permit, issued pursuant to this By-law, shall expire one (1) year from the date of issuance.

Open Air Burn Permit conditions (Sections 17-19)

An Open Air Burn Permit is permitted only for residential lot sizes that are one half (1/2) acre or greater in size. / An Open Air Burn Permit only permits burning of dry wood, or wood by-products... does not permit the burning of refuse, grass clippings or leaves. / The size of the fire to be less than one (1) cubic meter in aggregate size; Burning only occur during the following hours: (i) From 8:00a.m. to 8:00p.m., between the first day of spring and the last day of summer, and/or (ii) From 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., between the first day of autumn and the last day of winter; A fire be set or maintained at least fifteen (15) meters away from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway or overhead wires.

Recreational Burn Permit conditions (Sections 20-22)

A Recreational Burn Permit is permitted for residential lots... only permits burning of dry, seasoned fire wood... All fires be contained within an Outdoor Fireplace one (1) cubic meter in size; The Outdoor Fireplace be located on concrete, patio slabs, stone or other such non-combustible material; A fire be set or maintained at least three (3) meters away from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway or overhead wires.

Agricultural Burn Permit conditions (Sections 23-25)

An Agricultural Burn Permit is permitted only for Agricultural Properties... only permits burning of wood or wood by-products... The size of the fire not be greater than 5 m by 5 m in area; Burning only occur during the following hours: (i) From 8:00a.m. to 5:00p.m., between Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays, or (ii) As specified in the Agricultural Burn Permit... A fire be set or maintained at least fifty (50) meters away from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway or overhead wires... Arrange for an inspection by the Fire Chief, or his Town Designate, prior to commencing to burn.

Administrative Monetary Penalty (Section 32(3), added by By-law 2026-066, effective June 23, 2026)

Every Person who contravenes any provision of this By-law, including an Order issued under this By-law, is guilty of an offence and is liable to pay to the Town an Administrative Penalty and any Administrative Fees, where applicable, pursuant to the Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law 2024-086, as amended.