Per HRM By-Law O-103  camp fires are permitted outside the "No Burn Zone"   and in areas prescribed by  Administrative Order 33    but the following provisions shall apply:

• All campfires shall be contained, using non-combustible material, which will prevent the accidental spreading of the fire

• Camp fires shall not exceed 600 mm (24 inches) in width at the largest point and shall not be piled higher than 460 mm (18 inches) in height

• Only dry seasoned firewood shall be used as it burns with little or no smoke by-product

• Clearances of 4.57 meters (15 feet) from other combustible material must be maintained

• No campfires shall be permitted when the Department of Natural Resources or HRM has placed a ban on all open air burning

• Only one campfire may be permitted on a property at a time

• Written permission from the property owner shall be obtained and available on site before having a campfire on any property when the individual controlling the fire is not the property owner

For the purpose of campgrounds, both public and private, each individual camping lot will be considered a separate property.

Fires to be used for religious or ceremonial purposes shall require a burning permit and are not subject to the restriction of the "No Burn Zone". Fires of this nature may exceed the 600 mm (24 inches) size restriction, providing all other clearance restrictions above are met.

NOTE:

Camp Fires located in Shubie Municipal Campground are exempted from Burning By-law O-103 provided all the provisions set out above are adhered to.

Wood Burning Grills located in Point Pleasant Park are also exempted from Burning By-law O-103 and are permitted provided all the provisions set out above are adhered to.

Additional Campfire Regulations From

Department of Natural Resources - Forest Fire Management Manual (Forest Fire Act):

Fire permits are not required for the following unless a fire proclamation is in effect:

• For cooking, warmth, or distress signal provided fire is made in a suitable place and the following precautions are taken against the spreading of the fire:

• The site of the fire is bare rock or other non-combustible material.

• The fire is at least three metres from any flammable material, forested areas, or woodlands.

• The space above the three metre area around the fire is at least three metres from vegetation.

• The fire does not exceed one metre in height including flame height and 0.40 m2 (4.3ft2) in surface area.

• By a conservation officer in the performance of duties.

• In campgrounds provided the fire is enclosed in grills designed for that purpose.