Outdoor fires

Outdoor fires can be very enjoyable and allow people to share good times with family and friends. However, they can also a pose a safety risk in some cases, such as when they are located too close to a building or are left to burn without adult supervision. The smoke they produce can also create serious discomfort for people with respiratory or heart conditions.

Outdoor fires in Dieppe have been regulated by a municipal bylaw since 2008, with a view to protecting public health and safeguarding the built environment. Residents generally comply with the bylaw. To meet the needs of all residents, it was decided that outdoor wood fires would be permitted only during the summer months.

However, with the health controls in effect due to the pandemic, City Council has received a request from residents to allow outdoor wood fires year-round and to revisit the bylaw prohibiting such fires from November 1 to the third Monday of April.

Given the community's involvement in the initial development of the bylaw in 2008, City Council wishes to consult with the public before making any changes to the document.