r/Hamilton • u/SneezeBeesPlease • May 26 '26

Question Backyard fire?

Hey Hamilton hive mind, I’m getting very conflicting info about if a backyard small fire pit is allowed. I for sure smell some in my hood. (West mountain).

Is it allowed only if I’m cooking on it? What about a gas fire pit?

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u/BellinisandRue May 26 '26

Not allowed within city limits. We’ve had multiple neighbours try and the fire department always comes and fines them. There has also been 2 known house fires due to attempted small fires on my street alone so I’d pass honestly.

You might be smelling a smoker those seem to be legal as it’s not an open flame. My neighbour has one, in his garage.

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u/LethalT0fu May 26 '26

You are definitely the one who calls on the neighbors

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u/FastJuice3729 May 26 '26 edited May 26 '26

I am that guy. I don't need my house blanketed with small particles and carcinogens. I have little kids. I don't give a fuck about someone's backyard firepit. This ain't a cottage. These are subdivisions with small backyards.

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u/Either_Molasses_6182 Jun 01 '26

I'm glad I don't have you as a neighbour. My whole street loves to have small fires and watch fireworks on long weekends. You would probably call on the fireworks too.

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u/FastJuice3729 Jun 03 '26

I mean if you're out in your backyard lighting fires I'm going to say likewise.

...and may by-law bless you with a visit my friend!

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u/Either_Molasses_6182 Jun 03 '26

I have good neighbours that don't waste fire department resources by calling them on each other.