WHAT AM I ALLOWED TO HAVE FOR A FIREPIT WITHIN CITY LIMITS? 

Referencing City By-Law 78 – Individuals may use and operate an outdoor wood burning appliance upon their property, but it has to meet the following conditions and restrictions;

• Must be constructed of metal or cement and must be approved by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA).

• You can only burn dry seasoned firewood.

• It can not be placed on a wood deck or other combustible platform or be used within 3 meters of any combustible materials, such as trees, houses, and decks.

• Always make sure to have a sufficient water source nearby to extinguish the fire.

• Monitor the New Brunswick Forest Fire Index and never lite an outdoor fire when our region has a No Burn restriction.