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This online application form may be used to apply for a new Recreational Burning Permit, or to renew a Recreational or Non-Recreational Burning Permit.

To apply for an Agricultural Burning Permit (including renewals) or a new Non-Recreational Burning Permit, please visit the North Bay Fire and Emergency Services website.

Step 1: Find your address

Find your address by searching for it, then select your address in the results below.

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Recreational
For Settlement and Rural areas of the municipality of North Bay. Fires must be contained in a MANUFACTURED DEVICE WITH LEGS AND A SPARK SHIELD and be at least 6m from any property line and 2m away from any combustable structure. Inspection is not normally required.
DUE to the dimensions of your property an application of this permit type will not be approved. A propane device is suitable for this property.

Non Recreational
For Rural areas of the municipality of North Bay only. For FIRES NOT IN A DEVICE WITH LEGS and less than 2m in diameter and at least 20m from any building or property line and 6m from any other combustable object. Inspection may be required.
Your property is not eligible, an application of this permit type will not be approved.

AgriculturalFor rural areas of the municipality of North Bay only. For the purpose of burning crop residue, vegetable matter or vegetation only. Must be at least 20m from any building or property line and 6m from any other combustable object. Annual inspection required.
Your property is not eligible, an application of this permit type will not be approved.

Agricultural Burning Permits cannot be submitted using the eServices Portal at this time. Please see the North Bay Fire and Emergency Services website to apply.

Step 3: Permit Details

Location Of Burning

Are you the owner?

Yes

NoOccupants of rental properties must obtain signed consent from the property owner prior to proceeding with the application

Change of Owner or Pit?

Is this a new permit, or have there been any changes to the location or configuration of pit or the ownership of the property since your last permit?

YesThis is a new permit, or the owner of the property or configuration or location of the pit has changed.

NoThis is a renewal and neither the owner of the property nor the configuration or location of the pit has changed.

Permit Duration

One Week

One Month

One Year

Start Date

Step 4: Owner Details

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

Province

Country

Postal Code

Phone Number

Email Address

Step 4: Occupant Details

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

Province

Country

Postal Code

Phone Number

Email Address

Step 5: Verification & Payment

Agreement

You must read and agree to the requirements to maintain a safe recreational fire in order to proceed.

You must read and agree to the requirements to maintain a safe fire in order to proceed.

I have read and understand the requirements to maintain a safe recreational fire. I confirm that my property size and configuration conforms to the open burning bylaw requirements provided. I understand that if I do not follow those requirements I may be liable to revocation of my permit and/or prosecution.

I understand and agree (You will not be able to check this box until you follow the link above and read the requirements.)

Payment

Fee of $27.00 for Recreational Burn Permit

Mail: You may mail your payment to City Hall (no cash payments)

The Corporation of the City of North Bay
200 McIntyre Street East
North Bay, ON P1B 8V6

Drop Box: to the left of the front doors of City Hall (no cash payments)

Please make cheques payable to "City of North Bay" enclosed in a sealed envelope

Phone:

Payments by credit card for burn permits: 705-474-0400

Apply for a Burning Permit

Step 1: Find your address

Step 2: Permit Type

Step 3: Permit Details

Step 4: Owner Details

Step 4: Occupant Details

Step 5: Verification & Payment

Agreement

Payment

Apply for a Burning Permit

Step 1: Find your address

Step 2: Permit Type

Step 3: Permit Details

Step 4: Owner Details

Step 4: Occupant Details

Step 5: Verification & Payment

Agreement

Payment

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