Open burning & fires — Belcarra, British Columbia

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Village of Belcarra, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Fire training approved by Fire Chief; natural gas/propane barbecues for cooking; CSA/UCL-approved gas outdoor heaters with 1m clearance, constant supervision, and extinguishing agent present.; fines: minimum $2,000 and maximum $50,000. Source: Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 627, verified 2026-06-08.

Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw No. 627 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 22.1 "a person must not light, ignite, or start, a fire of any kind whatsoever in the open air"
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 22.6 "The Fire Chief may issue a permit for open burning"
allowed conditions Fire training approved by Fire Chief; natural gas/propane barbecues for cooking; CSA/UCL-approved gas outdoor heaters with 1m clearance, constant supervision, and extinguishing agent present. s. 22.5
fine range minimum $2,000 and maximum $50,000 s. 25.2(a) "minimum fine of $2,000 and a maximum fine of $50,000"
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Establishes fire prevention standards, regulates open burning, and sets requirements for fire safety within Belcarra.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://belcarra.ca · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities