Markham By-law 85-97, s. 1(a) — By-law to Prescribe Times for Setting Fires

No person shall set or maintain a fire in the open air:

• between sunset and sunrise;
• (b) at a distance of less than 15 metres (49.2 feet) from any building, structure, hedge, fence, vehicular roadway of any kind or nature or overhead wiring;
• (c) at a distance of less than 15 meters (49.2 feet) from any property line;
• (d) unless there is a space clear and free of combustible material around the perimeter of the fire of at least 9 meters (29.5 feet);
• (e) unless it is under his/her constant watch and control from the time of the lighting, up to and until it is totally extinguished;
• (f) when the wind direction and velocity is likely to create a dangerous condition;
• (g) with the aid of flammable or combustible liquid or accelerants of any kind;
• (h) unless he/she complies with all the provisions of the relevant Provincial Laws and Regulations and Municipal By-laws.