Bylaws

Because the use of OWBs is expected to increase, some communities have chosen to control emissions from OWBs through local bylaws. These bylaws can take different forms:
address the nuisance aspect of smoke
implement No Burn Days
limit the use of OWBs to more remote locations, or require a minimum set-back distance from nearby residences, hospitals or schools
Ban the use or installation of OWBs altogether.

For more information on existing municipal bylaws, refer to the Case Studies in the Resources Section. Also see the Reference Materials list for the Federal model bylaw for regulating residential wood-burning, which also includes OWBs.