Fire Permits

Overview

Fire permits give you official permission to use fire or heat sources outdoors when restrictions are in place, like during the Fire Danger Period or on Total Fire Ban days.

They allow certain activities that would normally be banned, but they do come with specific conditions and aren’t always guaranteed.

What you'll learn

  • Everything you need to know about fire permits
  • When you can have a fire permit during the Fire Danger Period.
  • When fire permits can be issued on Total Fire Ban days.

Explore the pages below to learn everything you need to know about fire permits.

About Fire Permits

  • 5 min read

Fire permits allow individuals or businesses to use fire outdoors during the Fire Danger Period or on Total Fire Ban days under strict conditions. Permits are free but may take up to two weeks to process.

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Fire Danger Period permits

  • 5 min read

Businesses or individuals who need to use fire in the open air to conduct their work or activity during the Fire Danger Period may require a permit.

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Total Fire Ban permits

  • 6 min read

Permits will only be issued for Total Fire Ban days where the issuing officer deems the permitted use of fire to be necessary. Permits are not guaranteed.

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