Can I burn today in Sault Ste. Marie?

Permit required (Part 4, s.4.1)

A person may only conduct open-air burning if the person has been issued an open-air burning permit or unless otherwise approved by the Fire Chief.

Permit fee deferred to User Fees By-law (Part 4, s.4.2)

The applicant shall pay the open-air burning permit fee as set out in the applicable User Fees and Charges By-law.

Burn hours (Part 5, s.5.1(b))

The permit holder shall only conduct the open air burning between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.;

Volume limit (Part 5, s.5.1(c))

The permit holder shall not burn or attempt to burn a volume of combustible material greater than 0.5 cubic metres of material;

Clearance (Part 5, s.5.1(e))

The permit holder shall maintain 5 metres of clearance to all buildings, structures, decks, property lines, trees, hedges, fences, roadways, overhead wires or other combustible articles;

Weather conditions (Part 5, s.5.1(g))

The permit holder shall not conduct open-air burning on days where rain, fog, smog, high winds or any other weather condition prevents the proper dispersion of smoke;

Enactment

This By-law shall come into force and take effect immediately upon the final day of its passing. PASSED in open Council this 21st day of October, 2024.