9 Outdoor Fire Regulations & Bylaws

Each town, city, region, or municipality will have its own bylaws and regulations related to the use of public outdoor spaces and open-air fires. Ensure you are meeting the local laws by checking for up-to-date information from your local office. Be careful to differentiate between a small fire for cooking and general open-air fires for burning materials. Kelly Kettles, like grills or barbeques, use a cooking fire, which is quite small and contained. These are typically not considered “open-air”. Supervision at all times is essential! Water or sand can be used to extinguish flames when the cooking is finished.