When do you need a permit?
Kitchener fire department's main goal is to ensure the safety of citizens and our community. Which is why, permits are required for certain activities including: open air burning, special events, and firework or pyrotechnic events.
Open air burning | ||
If you live in the rural areas of Kitchener and would like to burn waste material for non-recreational purposes, a permit is required.
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Special-event permit | ||
In addition to municipally run events, the city welcomes a variety of events managed independently. If you are organizing an event or festival in Kitchener, you will likely require a permit/license to be completed prior to your event taking place. Examples of items that would require a permit/license include: food vendors, fireworks, road closures, tents, alcohol and temporary vendors. Some special-event permits that are issued by the city's manager of licensing require a site inspection by the fire department. If you would like to host an event in Kitchener, you are required to fill out an online special events application form. Prior to inspection, the venue must be set up the way it will be used during the event or festival. Please contact licensing for more information at, 519-741-2275. |
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Fireworks and pyrotechnic event permits | ||
Fireworks are only permitted the day before, day of and day after Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali. If you would like to set off fireworks at a public event outside of the acceptable days a permit is required. |
How do you get a permit?
To get a burn permit, or fireworks and pyrotechnic event permit contact:
Kitchener Fire Prevention at: 519-741-2495, or e-mail fireprevention@kitchener.ca
Please contact Kitchener Fire prevention for fees and details.