Once the information is submitted and the $40.00 fee is paid a permit will be issued and can be emailed back to the applicant.
Open Air Burning
Open Air Fire Permits are required for all Township of Huron-Kinloss properties wishing to conduct open air burning and for Township of Huron-Kinloss property owners, residents and/or tenants wishing to have a beach fire.
Apply for an Open Air Fire or Beach Fire Permit
A permit is not required for:
- Barbecues and permanent outdoor fireplaces used solely for the cooking of food on a grill
- Recreational fires (campfires) and fires set in containers such as chimineas, metal tubs or fire pits on private property with permission
Please Note: It can take up to 5 business days to review a fire permit application. If you have any questions or would like to know the status of your application please email jbradley@huronkinloss.com or call the office 519-395-3735.
Submit completed application to the address below:
Township of Huron-Kinloss
21 Queen St, P.O Box 130
Ripley, ON, N0G 2R0,
Attn: Sarah Phelan
Visit us at the Township of Huron-Kinloss Office at 21 Queen St in Ripley and we will assist you in filling out an application and take payment.
Cost
- Open Air Fire and Beach Fire Permit Fee: $40.00 per year
- Permits expire on December 31 each year
- Fire Permits are automatically renewed annually; permit holders will be mailed an invoice for payment
Rules and regulations
- Open Air Fire Permits are not transferable
- Beach Fire Permits are issued to a specific property and are transferable to the occupants and/or users of that property
- No person under the age of eighteen (18) years may apply for or obtain a Fire Permit
Recreational Fires
Recreational Fires (Camp Fires) that comply with the regulations and are contained to your own property or a property in which an individual has permission to use are exempt from requiring a Fire Permit under the Open Air Burning By-law.
How to Activate Your Open Air Burn Permit
Activating your permit ensures fire dispatch is aware of your planned burn. If someone reports smoke or fire, dispatch can confirm it’s a permitted burn — helping avoid unnecessary emergency responses.
This activation process applies only to open air burns. It does not apply to recreational fires or beach fires.
Call: 1-833-757-7539
- Use this number to activate your burn and report non-emergency burn complaints
- You must have a valid permit with the Township before calling
Reporting an Open-Air Fire
You can report open air fires or submit a non-emergency burn complaint 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling: 1-833-757-7539
This number is monitored by fire dispatch and is used to:
- Activate valid open air burn permits
- Report concerns about smoke, fire, or unsafe burning practices
- Help verify if a fire is permitted before emergency services are dispatched
Important:
- This line is not for emergencies. If you witness an uncontrolled fire or emergency situation, call 911 immediately.
- You must have a valid Open Air Fire Permit with the Township before activating a burn.
Questions?
If you have a question about open air burning please contact our Fire Chief at 519-395-3735.
Contact Us
Township of Huron-Kinloss
21 Queen Street
P.O. Box 130
Ripley ON, N0G 2R0
Phone: 519-395-3735
Fax : 519-395-4107
info@huronkinloss.com
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