Open burning & fires — Coquitlam, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Coquitlam, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Cooking appliances (propane, gas, charcoal); certified outdoor heaters; Fire Chief approved training, public safety, special circumstances; or valid permit on Agricultural Land Reserve.. Source: Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw Number 3712, 2005, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw Number 3712, 2005
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 8.1, 8.4
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 8.4
allowed conditions
Cooking appliances (propane, gas, charcoal); certified outdoor heaters; Fire Chief approved training, public safety, special circumstances; or valid permit on Agricultural Land Reserve.
s. 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6
scout note
Establishes fire prevention standards, restricts open burning, and regulates fire safety requirements for buildings and properties in Coquitlam.