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The Muskoka Lakes Fire Department provides the following permits, applications and plans. Each one has its own application and associated fees. Expand the sections below to view the permits, applications and plans that are available.

Fire Safety Plan

Fire Safety Planning prevents the occurrence of fire by the control of fire hazards in the building, ensures operation of fire protection systems by establishing maintenance procedures, and provides a systematic method of safe and orderly evacuation of the building in the event of fire.

The owner of a building is responsible for preparing a Fire Safety Plan and must ensure that the building and facilities comply with the provisions of the Fire Code.

Burning Permit

Under the Burning By-law 2018-16 as amended, and in accordance with the Ministry of Ntaural Resources, there is no daytime burning from April 1st until October 31st, unless you have a Burn Permit.

The Township offers burning permits for residents wanting to burn during the daytime. The cost of the permit is $50 and is valid for one-year fire season.

We want to make sure that every citizen is putting the health and safety of their families and the community first and foremost as we work together to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 virus by promoting social distancing. We are accepting applications for Burn Permits for 2020, however the process has changed and is by appointment on the phone, please contact the Fire Department by email and they will call you back to begin the application. 

Alternatively you may call the Fire Department Administration at 705 765 3156 Ext. 274

The process may take 24 hours to complete.  

Display Fireworks Event Permit/ Pyrotechnic Fireworks Event Permit

Under the Regulation of Fireworks By-law 2016-92, display of Fireworks is controlled by the time of day, types of fireworks and when fireworks can be set off within the Township.

To better understand the difference between Consumer and Display Fireworks, please see below. Display and Pyrotechnic special effects fireworks can only be purchased with a valid license provided by Natural Resources Canada.

Consumer Fireworks

Outdoor low hazard recreational fireworks such as showers, fountains, golden rain, roman candles, volcanoes, and sparklers. These are fireworks that can be purchased at your local grocery, hardware or convenience stores.

Display Fireworks

Outdoor, high-hazard recreational fireworks such as display shells, bomb shells, large wheels, barrages, bombardos, waterfalls and mines.

Pyrotechnic Special Effects

Created through the firing of pyrotechnic, propelleant and explosive materials and devices. Used for entertainment in indoor and outdoor performances.

Activities requiring a permit

  • Consumer Fireworks being fired for a private fireworks display may be fired on Friday and Saturday without a permit, but require a Display of Fireworks Permit when being fired on Sunday through Thursday.
  • Consumer Fireworks being fired for a public fireworks display require a Display of Fireworks Permit.
  • Display Fireworks being fired for a Public Fireworks Display and/or private fireworks display require a Display of Fireworks Permit.
  • Pyrotechnic Special Effects always require a Pyrotechnic Fireworks Permit.

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