Burn Permit
A fire permit, or open-air burn permit, is required for residential properties taking part in open-air burning.
Commercial open-air burning on properties that are not residential is not allowed in the City of Woodstock.
Forms
Woodstock Fire Department open-air burn permit application must be downloaded to your electronic device or computer before submitting via your personal email. Please first download each applicable PDF document (from below), properly complete the document and use the submit button located at the bottom of application to submit via email:
- Open-air burning permit application & release form
- Property owner's permission/release form (if you RENT, this form must be completed by the property owner and submitted along with permit application)
- Open air burning medical relief form
Enforcement
If you violate the open-air burning bylaw, you may be issued a:
- Violation notice (ticket)
- Summons to appear in Provincial Court for violating the Municipal Code or the Ontario Fire Code.
Complaints
If you're concerned about an open-air burn, contact Police and Fire Dispatch at 519-537-2323 (non-emergency contact number).
Medical Concerns
If you have a health condition that can be affected by an open-air burn, complete an Open air burning medical relief form, attach a doctor's note, and mail or drop it off at the Fire Hall Headquarters.
The doctor's note is only used to confirm that an open-air burning can affect you because of a medical condition. It's not used to identify the specific medical condition. To protect your privacy, doctor's notes that contain specific medical information will not be accepted.
For complete details, read the open-air burning bylaw.
Renewal
A permit issued under the By-law is valid for a period of five (5) years from the date of issue. It is the permit holder's responsibility to renew the open air burn permit by completing and submitting a new application to the Woodstock Fire Department including all supported documents required by the bylaw.
Gas Fueled Fire-pit
Propane or natural gas fueled portable fire-pits do not require an open air burn permit and are exempt from the bylaw. Please refer to manufacturer's instructions for safe operating practices.
Using a propane fire-pit inside a garage with doors open or closed is considered hazardous.
