Application For Residential Open Air Burning

To maintain the Fire Department’s approval the following requirements MUST be met:

• The owner shall have sufficient equipment or means of controlling the fire so it does not spread or get out of control.
• The lumber being burned must be dry and fit within the approved fire pit or appliance.
• The fire shall be continuously monitored by a “responsible person” and be completely out before the person monitoring leaves the site.
• No person shall set fire so as to cause any or all of the following:

1. Smoke or odour nuisance to neighbouring residences or buildings
2. A decrease in visibility on any highway or roadway
3. A rapid spread of fire through grass, crops, brush or any wooded area

• No hazardous materials, such as plastics, rubber, oils, treated lumber or any items that could adversely affect the environment shall be burned.
• Any person who contravenes the town’s Open Air Fire By-law may be subject to a fine, as set out in By-law 57-2019. A copy of the By-law is available at Town Hall or the Fire Department.
• Complaints to the Kingsville Fire Department, generated by an approved open air fire, will be investigated by the duty officer. If the duty officer finds the open air fire guidelines have been followed the complaintant will be directed to contact the Ministry of Environment for information of any possible further action.
• If it is found that the burn does not comply with the above guidelines, it will be extinguished by the owner upon request by the Fire Chief or Designate. If the owner is unable or unwilling to extinguish the open air fire themselves, a fire crew will attend and a response charge will be assessed by the town.
• The owner shall be solely liable for any or all damage resulting from open burning.
• Every person is obligated to comply with the provisions of By-law 57-2019. If any clarification is required, inquiries can be made at 519-733-2314 (Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm).