Fire Bans & Restrictions

When weather conditions dictate that it would be prudent for Beaumont to enact a method of lessening the chances of a fire due to outside pleasure fires, 1 of 3 declarations are made. These are either a fire advisory, a fire restriction, or a fire ban. 

Fire Advisory

Prohibited

  • No new permits will be issued, existing permits are still in effect

Permitted

  • Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires within designated fire pits
  • CSA or UL standard approved:
    • Portable propane fire pits when placed within designated fire pits
    • Liquid or gas fueled lanterns (enclosed flame)
    • Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking

Fire Restrictions

Prohibited

  • Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires outside designated fire pits
  • Turkey fryers and tiki torches

Permitted

  • Wood, briquette and propane/natural gas fires within designated fire pits
  • CSA or UL standard approved:
    • Portable propane fire pits when placed within designated fire pits
    • Liquid or gas fueled lanterns (enclosed flame)
    • Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking

Fire Ban

Prohibited

  • All solid fuel fires
  • Patio heaters, turkey fryers and Tiki torches

Permitted

  • Liquid or gas fueled stoves and BBQs designed for cooking that meet CSA or UL standards
  • Liquid or gas fueled lanterns (enclosed flame) that meet CSA or UL standards

Cancellation of a Fire Ban or Fire Restriction

When weather conditions have made it safe for the cancellation of a fire ban or restriction, the notice will be removed from:

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