Open air fires
Open air fires are still forbidden except on agricultural territory for agricultural purposes. It is possible to have an open air fire (recreational fire) without a permit under the following conditions:

·	Use untreated and uncoated wood;

and

·	Light the fire in a non-combustible container with a maximum surface area of one square meter, a minimum height of 10 cm and a maximum height of 60 cm;
·	Place the container at least 3 meters away from any property line and combustible material;

OR

·	Light the fire in a non-combustible container with a maximum surface area of .5 square meter that is specifically designed for this purpose and equipped with a chimney and a fire screen.
·	Place it at least 2 meters away from any property line and combustible material.

At all times, open air fires (recreational fires) must be controlled, watched closely and kept inside the non-combustible container or fire area.

Combustible materials
Wood and one of its by-products, paper, are the only combustible materials allowed. It is forbidden to burn grass, dead leaves, household garbage, tires and any other material.

For more information, contact Martin Tanguay, Prevention Captain at 450-424-1114 or by email at mtanguay@ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca.