Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the District Municipality of Chetwynd, British Columbia, permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Must meet Environmental Management Act Regulations. Recreational fires allowed without advisory, seasoned firewood, supervised, extinguishing equipment, 5m setback.; fines: $100.00 to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000). Source: Wood Burning Appliance / Clean Air, Bylaw No. 963, 2012, verified 2026-06-08.
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | s. 4.1 |
| allowed conditions | Must meet Environmental Management Act Regulations. Recreational fires allowed without advisory, seasoned firewood, supervised, extinguishing equipment, 5m setback. | s. 4.1, 4.2, 4.5, 4.6 |
| fine range | $100.00 to Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) | s. 11.1; Schedule "A" |
Regulates wood-burning appliances and open burning to improve air quality within the District of Chetwynd.