Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Gold River, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief or other authorized person; allowed conditions: October 15th-April 15th, daylight hours, R-1/R-2/C.D.1 zones, registered campfires, exempt appliances, land clearing debris with permit.; fines: $100.00, $200.00, $500.00 plus cost recovery; max $2000.00. Source: Bylaw No 718, 2019 Open Fire Regulation, verified 2026-06-08.
| permit required | True | s. 2.2 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief or other authorized person | s. 4.1 |
| allowed conditions | October 15th-April 15th, daylight hours, R-1/R-2/C.D.1 zones, registered campfires, exempt appliances, land clearing debris with permit. | s. 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1 |
| fine range | $100.00, $200.00, $500.00 plus cost recovery; max $2000.00 | s. 10.1, 12.2 |
Regulates open fires within Gold River; amendments 718.1 (2021) and 718.2 (2022) available.