Can I burn today in Cavan Monaghan?

Permit required (Section 2.0)

All persons setting an Open Air Fire in the Municipality must first obtain a Permit from the Fire Department. Should any such fire spread, resulting in the attendance of the Fire Department, the penalties as set out herein will apply to the Owner and/or Tenant of the property.

Wind / nuisance conditions (Section 2.2)

No Open Air Fire shall be maintained when the wind is in such direction or intensity so as to cause any or all of the following: a. a decrease in visibility on any highway or roadway; b. a rapid spread of fire through grass or a brush area; c. public nuisances by creating negative health effects on neighboring residents.

Campfire — defined (Section 1.0(e))

“Campfire” means an Open Air Fire of Authorized Burning Material contained within an Approved Device contained in such a way to prevent the spread of the fire, and which fire is no larger than 46 cm x 46 cm (18” x 16”), a minimum of 15 m (50’) from any structure, and is supervised by an adult at all times.

Brush Pile — defined and rural clearance (Section 1.0(c))

“Brush Pile” means branches or twigs in a pile larger than 46 cm x 46 cm (18” x 18”), but not to exceed 3m x 3m x 1 m (10’ x 10’ x 4’). Rural residents must be 100m (330’) from any structure to burn Brush Piles with a size not greater than 3m x 3m x 1m (10’x10’x4’).

Permit wind limit (Schedule “A” permit terms and conditions)

This Permit is not valid when winds are greater than 8 km/hr or 5 miles/hr, or if a burn ban is in effect.

Fees deferred to User Fees and Charges By-law (Section 3.2)

First call — A minimum penalty as per the Municipality’s User Fees and Charges By-law... Note: These penalties will be updated in the Municipality’s User Fees and Charges By law and come into effect in February 2023 or as amended.