Forms and Permit Information

• Permits issued for the burning of brush and deadfall from development sites in the City
• Extreme caution must take place to ensure residents are not negatively affected by products of combustion
• Mandatory site inspection and approval must take place prior to burning
• Permit issued for a maximum of 7 days

• Permits issued for the burning of grass
• No site inspection is required for the issuance of these permits
• Only grass shall be burned; approval will not be given to burn brush, pallets or any other yard waste
• A garden hose must be present for control of the burn
• Burning will only be allowed if wind conditions allow for safe burning and smoke control
• To stop if smoke is negatively affecting your neighbours
• Burn a small area at a time
• Pay for any cost if the fire has to be extinguished by the Fire Division.
• Permit issued for a maximum of 3 days

• Permits issues for the burning of recreational fires
• Mandatory use of an approved fire pit is required
• Mandatory site inspections and approval must take place prior to burning; all criteria of the Fire Pit Information Sheet must be met in order for a burning permit to be issued
• Temporary Permits are issued for a maximum of 3 days for Fire Pits
• Permanent Fire Pit approvals are good for as long as you own the property

A permit is required for discharging fireworks within the City of Yellowknife. Permits are issued by the City of Yellowknife Fire Division. Please remember to:

• Purchase fireworks from a reliable source
• Always read and follow the label directions
• Never experiment or make your own fireworks
• Light only one firework at a time
• Never re-light a "dud" firework (wait 15 to 20 minutes then soak it in a bucket of water or place it in the snow)
• Never give fireworks to small children
• Before disposing fireworks, first soak them in water
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers
• The person who ignites the fireworks should always wear eye protection and never have any part of his/her body over the fireworks