Can I burn today in Petawawa?

Permit required (Section 3.1 / 4.1)

No person being the owner, tenant or occupant in possession of lands within the Municipality shall allow a fire to be set or allow a fire to burn on such lands unless a permit has been issued in respect of that fire.

Wind / adverse conditions (Section 2.0(e))

Notwithstanding any provisions herein, no person shall set or maintain a fire ... when, in the opinion of the Chief Fire Official: i. the wind is in the direction and/or intensity as to cause any or all of the following: aa. the possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; bb. a decrease in the visibility on any highway or roadway due to smoke and/or ash; or cc. any odour or smoke to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate area; ii. any other dangerous condition, as defined in this By-law, exists.

Recreational fire regulations (Section 3.2)

A recreational fire pit shall be confined to a location that provides for a minimum distance of ten (10) feet or three (3) metres from adjacent properties. Recreational fires shall be confined to an area that is a minimum of ten (10) feet or three (3) metres from combustible structures or objects in all directions, including overhead. Recreational fire pits shall be no larger than two (2) feet (sixty-one (61) centimetres) by two (2) feet (sixty-one (61) centimetres) in size by eighteen (18) inches (forty-five (45) centimetres) in height.

Rural fire regulations (Section 4.2)

Rural fires are only permitted in areas with a minimum property size of three (3) acres or 1.2 hectares... Rural Fires shall be confined to a location that provides for a minimum distance of forty (40) feet or twelve (12) metres in all directions from adjacent properties... Rural Fires may be conducted between the hours of 6:00 pm and 6:00 am only from October 1st through to April 30th inclusive... No Rural Fire Permits will be issued during the months of May, June, July, August and September.

Fees (Section 5.3)

a. The fee for the issuance of an initial Recreational Fire Permit shall be a $25.00 inspection fee, plus an additional $25.00 permit fee, for a total payable of $50.00. The permit is valid for one year from the date of issue... Each year the permit must be renewed for an annual permit fee of $25.00 prior to the date of expiry... b. The fee for the issuance of an initial Rural Fire Permit shall be a $25.00 inspection fee, plus an additional fee of $4.00 per day of burning. A permit may be issued for up to five (5) consecutive days... c. The fee for the issuance of an initial Recreational Fire Permit for a Campground shall be a $75.00 inspection fee, plus an additional $25.00 permit fee, for a total payable of $100.00... d. The fee for an approved Special Occasion Recreational Fire Permit shall be a $25.00 inspection fee, plus an additional fee of $4.00 per day of burning.

Revocation / dangerous condition (Section 5.5-5.7)

The Chief Fire Official or By-law Enforcement Officer may revoke any or all permits. The Chief Fire Official may refuse to issue permits where, in the opinion of the Chief Fire Official the ability to control the fire is hampered by the existence in or near the proposed burn site of a dangerous condition... The Chief Fire Official or By-law Enforcement Officer may order the permit holder, land owner or occupant to immediately extinguish the fire if... the weather has deteriorated and has become unfavourable for an open air burn.