Burning in Grand Valley

Burning in Grand Valley

The Town of Grand Valley regulates the setting of fires within the municipality under By-law 2021-31. Most fires require either a permit or a special permit from the Fire Chief. Review below for details or read the by-law at this link: 2021-31 Grand Valley Burning By-law

Recreational Fires

All recreational fires (or "campfires") on private property require a burning permit. By-law 2021-31 contains all the rules for burning, including the size, setbacks, safety rules, and any enforcement provisions. You can only have a recreational fire after you have obtained a burning permit.

To apply for a Recreational Fire Permit, call the Town office at 519-928-5652, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm OR print off the fire permit at this link after reading the By-law - Fire Permit - then scan it and submit it by clicking email to the Town for it to be completed and returned to you.

To read the Burning By-law, click this link: By-law 2021-31 Burning By-law

Open Air Burning

In rural areas of Town, larger fires can occur only after you have a burning permit. Such permits may be used for clearing up brush or larger branches.

To apply for an Open Air Burning Permit, call the Town office at 519-928-5652, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm OR print off the fire permit at this link after reading the By-law - Fire Permit - then scan it and submit it by clicking email to the Town for it to be completed and returned to you.

To read the Burning By-law, click this link: By-law 2021-31 Burning By-law

Special Burning Permits

For all fires not described in By-law 2021-31 (e.g., burning a demolished building, large fire requests), a special permit must first be obtained directly from the Fire Chief of the Grand Valley and District Fire Department. To apply for a special permit, you must email the Chief by clicking Email the Chief to request a site visit and inspection.