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Apply For an Outdoor Fireplace Permit

The burning site will require a visit by fire crews prior to a permit being issued. The fire department will contact you to schedule an appointment upon receiving your request.

Please note that before submitting your application form, you will need to confirm that you accept certain terms and conditions set out below by clicking the "I agree" option at the bottom of the application.

In addition, this application form is designed to be signed and submitted electronically and does not require your original signature. By clicking the "Submit" button below it is the equivalent of your signature and indicates your acceptance of the terms and conditions and that you intend to be legally bound by them. If you do not agree with these terms and conditions, please click on the "I decline" button below.

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APPLICANT INFORMATION

Last Name:	*
First Name:	*
Civic Number:	*
Unit Number:
Street Name:	* *
City/Town:	*
Province:	*
Postal Code:	*

Telephone - Home:	*
Telephone - Work:
E-mail address:	*

ADDRESS/LOCATION OF BURN

Civic Number:	*
Street Name:	* *
City/Town:	*
Province:	*
Postal Code:	*
Note: A burn permit lasts for up to a maximum of 6 months. Please keep this mind as you select start and end dates.
Requested Start Date:	*
Requested End Date:	*
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
The Fire Department would like to remind city residents that a burning permit (no charge) must be obtained to operate an incinerator, outdoor fireplace or fire pit. The issuing of the permit is subject to the applicant meeting the following conditions: An approved incinerator is a non-combustible container covered with one-quarter inch (6mm) steel wire mesh. This container shall be located at least ten feet (3m) from any combustible material. This clearance requirement includes outdoor fireplaces unless they are approved for a lesser clearance by a recognized testing agency such as CSA, ULC or Warnock Hersey. Such appliances will have a plate affixed to the unit, or a user's manual, which specifies clearance requirements. Only dry seasoned wood maybe burned in the incinerator. Additional conditions: 1. To ensure burning conditions are still acceptable, please call 444-5445. The City of Fredericton follows the DNR regulations whether burning is permitted. This department reserves the right to inspect all barrels/fire pits/outdoor fireplaces prior to a permit being issued. 3. No material such as oil, rubber tires, styrofoam, chemicals, ashphalt shingles, leaves, plastics, glue, thinners etc may be used as a starter for burning. 4. Complaints received by this department regarding excess smoke, may result in a demand that you extinguish the fire. 5. The permit holder must completely extinguish any smouldering fire after burning is done. 6. Prior to each use the permit holder must call DNR at 453-2345 to ensure weather conditions are acceptable before lighting fire. 7. The burning site will require a visit by fire crews prior to a permit being issued. The fire department will contact you to schedule an appointment upon receiving your request. For further information, please contact the Fredericton Fire Prevention Division, 520 York Street, Fredericton, NB, E3B 3R2. Tel: 460-2500. I acknowledge and agree that I have read, understood and hereby agree to the terms and conditions in this Agreement. * * - Required