How do I get a burning permit?

Individual Residents are not required to obtain a Burning Permit from the Town of Mulgrave.

Residents may burn using outdoor gas or wood-burning appliances with the following provisions: 

(a) the manufacturer's installation instructions must be followed;

(b) only dry seasoned firewood shall be used to minimize smoke by-products;

(c) a spark arrestor or mesh screen is used to prevent sparks from escaping or blowing debris and is of such a size as to work effectively;

(d) the acceptable fire pit or wood-burning appliance shall be located in excess of 15 feet (5 meters) from any building, flammable structure, combustible material, or property line;

(e) the acceptable fire pit or wood-burning appliance, may be operated on a wooden deck, provided it is positioned on a fireproof pad and meets the requirements of Section 6 (d) as laid out in our Fire Prevention By-Law

(f) the fire does not create a nuisance;

(g) a responsible adult must be present to supervise the activity;

(h) a fire extinguisher, or other means of extinguishing a fire, is within reasonable distance from where the fire is located;

(i) Current Nova Scotia Burn Restrictions are being followed.

Burning restrictions by county/town are available by calling the toll free line at 1-855-564-2876 (BURN). Recorded messages are updated daily.

Commercial enterprises that wish to burn material must obtain a Burning Permit in advance from the Town of Mulgrave.

Please contact the Town Office at 902-747-2243 for more information on the Commercial Burning Permit