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TOWNSHIP OF ARMSTRONG FIRE PERMIT
Welcome to our online fire permit application!

To ensure the safety of our community and compliance with municipal bylaws, a valid fire permit is required for all outdoor burning.

Important Information:
- FEE: All permits are $20 and can be paid by credit card directly through this application. Standard Permits will be issued immediately via email upon payment. If you'd like to pay using another method, please visit the municipal office.
- TENANTS: If you’re a tenant, you’ll need to provide the property owner’s email information. The property owner will be contacted to grant their permission, and your permit will be emailed once approval is received.
- WINDROW OR SLASH PILES: For these types of burns, the area must first be inspected and approved by the Fire Department. You’ll receive your permit after the inspection is complete. You will be required to complete a burn plan. To help speed up the process, you can attach a burn sketch directly to this application.
Permit Holder Name*

First NameLast Name
Permit Holder Street Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Permit Holder Email*
example@example.com
Permit Holder Phone Number*
Permit Use*
What is the ownership of the property to the applicant?*

I am the owner of the propertyI am a tenant on this property
Tenant Information

Thank you for providing this information. As a tenant, we require the property owner’s permission before issuing your fire permit. You’ll be asked to provide the property owner’s email address in below.

Once submitted, a Tenant Permission Form will then be emailed to the property owner for their approval. After they’ve signed off, you will receive your permit. Thank you!
Property Owner Name*

First NameLast Name
Property Owner Email Address*

Confirmation Emailexample@example.com

Todays Date

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Further Instructions
Terms for Fire Pit
THIS PERMIT MAY BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME. NO DAY TIME BURNING.

Timing Restrictions:
Open air burning is not allowed between 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset from April 1 to October 31.

Supervision and Extinguishment:
Fires must be controlled, supervised at all times, and fully extinguished before leaving the burn site.

Open air burning devices must:
Be less than 1 metre (3.2 feet) in diameter and 1 metre high.
Be made of non-combustible material.
Outdoor fire pits must be less than 0.6 metres (24 inches) in any direction.
Fires must be at least 5 metres (16.4 feet) from buildings or combustible materials.

Materials Allowed for Burning:
Only dry, woody materials like wood, tree limbs, or branches may be burned. Burning of the following is prohibited: Household garbage, Construction materials, Rubber, plastic, tar, treated wood, or any material emitting noxious or poisonous substances.

Other Restrictions:
Open air burning is prohibited in fire-restricted zones declared by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
Fires must not be set in areas where they may spread due to strong winds.
Fires causing an inconvenience or irritation to others are not allowed.
Enforcement:
The Fire Chief or their designate may suspend or revoke a permit at any time.
A copy of the burning bylaw and associated fines is available at the Municipal Office.
Please review the following rules and sign below.

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

THIS PERMIT MAY BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME. NO DAY TIME BURNING.

Timing Restrictions:

Open air burning is not allowed between 2 hours after sunrise and 2 hours before sunset from April 1 to October 31.

Supervision and Extinguishment:

Fires must be controlled, supervised at all times, and fully extinguished before leaving the burn site.

Size and Location Requirements:

Open air burning devices must:
- Be less than 1 metre (3.2 feet) in diameter and 1 metre high.
- Be made of non-combustible material.
- Outdoor fire pits must be less than 0.6 metres (24 inches) in any direction.
- Fires must be at least 5 metres (16.4 feet) from buildings or combustible materials.
Materials Allowed for Burning:

Only dry, woody materials like wood, tree limbs, or branches may be burned. Burning of the following is prohibited: Household garbage, Construction materials, Rubber, plastic, tar, treated wood, or any material emitting noxious or poisonous substances.

Other Restrictions:
- Burning grass or leaves is only allowed in rural or agricultural areas.
- Open air burning is prohibited in fire-restricted zones declared by the Ministry of Natural Resources.
- Fires must not be set in areas where they may spread due to strong winds.
- Fires causing an inconvenience or irritation to others are not allowed.
Enforcement:

The Fire Chief or their designate may suspend or revoke a permit at any time.
A copy of the burning bylaw and associated fines is available at the Municipal Office.
I have read and understand the above conditions and regulations, and accept full responsibility.
Signature*

Clear
The personal information collected on this form is for the purpose of processing your burn permit application, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA It may be used to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws and shared with relevant authorities for safety and emergency purposes. In the event of a safety concern or incident related to your permit, you may be contacted by municipal staff or emergency services.
For Office Use Only
STAFF MUST RECEIVE VERBAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Do you understand that you are responsible for following the fire permit rules, and that breaking them could lead to your fire permit being cancelled or a fine from the Fire Department? Do you give me permission to enter your name on the Fire Permit form as your signature?
Verbal Declaration Taken - Enter their name if agreed

Detailed Burn Plan (Required for Windrows, Grass and Slash Piles)

For windrow or slash pile burning, a comprehensive burn plan is mandatory to ensure safety and compliance with municipal and provincial regulations. Providing a clear and thorough burn plan helps ensure the safety of everyone involved and protects our community from unnecessary risks.
Lot #*
Concession #*
When will the burning start?*

YearMonthDay
Date
What materials are to be burned?*
Name of Person in Charge*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number of Person in Charge*
Please enter a valid phone number.
What safety equipment will be on hand to contain the fire?*
(i.e. fire extinguishers, shovels, rakes, water supplies, water supply hose)
What steps will be taken if the fire starts to escape?*
Who will be notified that the burning is taking place?*
Which neighbours? MNRF? Fire Department?
Will the smoke interfere with traffic/neighbours?*

YesNo
How will you warn people of the smoke interference?*
What are the boundaries around the area to be burned?*
Other comments/conditions?
Sketch of the Burn Area

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Terms for Windrows
THIS PERMIT MAY BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME.
Slash Piles/Grass (Part 4)
• Must not exceed size limits in Section 2.21.
• A burn plan must be submitted and approved.
• The Fire Chief or designate must be notified before and after burning.
• Burning must stop and be extinguished if a fire ban is in effect.
• Efforts must be made to separate soil from wood, limbs, and branches and cannot be built on peat soil.
• A competent person (18+) must supervise the fire until fully extinguished.
• Only approved materials (wood, limbs, branches) may be burned—no garbage or treated wood.

Windrows (Part 5)
• Must be as narrow as possible, max length 150m (450 ft.), and spaced at least 30m (100 ft.) apart.
• A burn plan must be submitted and approved.
• The Fire Chief must be notified before and after burning.
• Must be at least 100m (300 ft.) from any structure or bush line and cannot be built on peat soil.
• Soil must be separated from wood, limbs, and branches.
• Only burn when materials are dry and cured.
• Permits are valid from July 1 to March 31, with burning allowed 24/7.
• At least one competent person (18+) and sufficient firefighting equipment must be on site during ignition.
• Burning may only begin two hours before sunset under light wind conditions.
• Windrows must be monitored daily, and issues reported to the Fire Department.
• Unsafe windrows will result in permits being denied or revoked.

Please review the following rules and sign below.

THIS PERMIT MAY BE CANCELLED AT ANY TIME.

SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Slash Piles/Grass (Part 4)
- Must not exceed size limits in Section 2.21.
- A burn plan must be submitted and approved.
- The Fire Chief or designate must be notified before and after burning.
- Burning must stop and be extinguished if a fire ban is in effect.
- Efforts must be made to separate soil from wood, limbs, and branches and cannot be built on peat soil.
- A competent person (18+) must supervise the fire until fully extinguished.
- Only approved materials (wood, limbs, branches) may be burned—no garbage or treated wood.
Windrows (Part 5)
- Must be as narrow as possible, max length 150m (450 ft.), and spaced at least 30m (100 ft.) apart.
- A burn plan must be submitted and approved.
- The Fire Chief must be notified before and after burning.
- Must be at least 100m (300 ft.) from any structure or bush line and cannot be built on peat soil.
- Soil must be separated from wood, limbs, and branches.
- Only burn when materials are dry and cured.
- Permits are valid from July 1 to March 31, with burning allowed 24/7.
- At least one competent person (18+) and sufficient firefighting equipment must be on site during ignition.
- Burning may only begin two hours before sunset under light wind conditions.
- Windrows must be monitored daily, and issues reported to the Fire Department.
- Unsafe windrows will result in permits being denied or revoked.
I have read and understand the above conditions and regulations, and accept full responsibility.
Signature*

Clear
The personal information collected on this form is for the purpose of processing your burn permit application, in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA It may be used to ensure compliance with municipal bylaws and shared with relevant authorities for safety and emergency purposes. In the event of a safety concern or incident related to your permit, you may be contacted by municipal staff or emergency services.
For Office Use Only
STAFF MUST RECEIVE VERBAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

Do you understand that you are responsible for following the fire permit rules, and that breaking them could lead to your fire permit being cancelled or a fine from the Fire Department? Do you give me permission to enter your name on the Fire Permit form as your signature?
Verbal Declaration Taken - Enter their name if agreed

Payment -Please make your payment using the form below.

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