Do I need a burn permit for a gas fire pit in Hamilton?
No. The City of Hamilton says outdoor propane or natural gas fire pits are allowed in both rural and urban areas without an Open Air Burning Permit (July 2021). The gas line itself still has to be run by a licensed gas technician working for a TSSA-registered contractor.
Can I have a wood fire pit in Hamilton?
Not in the urban area without a permit. Hamilton By-law 02-283 requires a permit for open-air burning (s. 4.1), and no urban permit is issued until the Fire Department inspects the site (s. 2.4). Outdoor fireplaces and chimineas are rural-only, with a permit (Guideline 11). A small supervised cooking fire on a grill or barbecue is exempt (s. 4.2).
Are wood fire pits allowed in Burlington?
Not in urban areas. Burlington's Open-air Burning By-law 065-2019 counts fire pits, chimineas and outdoor fireplaces as open-air burning, which isn't permitted in the urban area. Designated rural areas can get a free permit online or at 905-637-9536. Gas fire tables and bowls are permitted, except on apartment balconies or where condo rules forbid them.
What are Oakville's rules for a backyard fire pit?
Oakville By-law 2006-174 s. 2.2 allows recreational burning without a permit between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. in a ground-level pit no bigger than 61 × 61 cm (2 × 2 ft), covered with a grill or metal screen, using clean dry wood or charcoal, 3 m (9.8 ft) from lot lines and combustibles, attended, with an extinguishing agent on hand.
How much does a fire pit cost in Ontario?
Project Landscaping lists an installed interlock fire pit at $1,500–$6,000, a wood-burning wall block pit at $1,500–$3,500 and a custom natural gas fire pit at $3,000–$6,000 (May 2026). Gas versus wood is the biggest driver. These are market ranges, not our prices; we quote after a site visit.
Who runs the gas line to a fire pit?
A licensed gas technician working for a TSSA-registered contractor. DIY gas line work isn't allowed in Ontario (EcoFrost Heating, Oct 2026). We coordinate the licensed gas trade with the build, including the trench, the line and a shut-off valve you can reach easily.
What about burn bans?
Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville all issue temporary burn or fire bans in dry weather. Check with your City or Town before lighting a wood fire. Burlington also discourages gas fire features during smog advisories or dry weather, and Hamilton doesn't allow open-air burning during a smog alert (By-law 02-283, s. 4.3).
Can I burn wood on a rural or country property?
Rural Hamilton and designated rural Burlington can get a burn permit. Hamilton's conditions include campfires no more than 0.6 m across, 3 m clearance from buildings and combustibles, clean wood only, extinguishing equipment on site and an adult 18 or older attending. Burlington's rural permit is free, online or at 905-637-9536.
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