Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Parksville, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief of the City of Parksville; allowed conditions: Exemptions include BBQs, outdoor fireplaces, beach fires, campfires, fire dept training, ecosystem management, and agricultural clearing waste with approval between October 15 and November 15.; fines: not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Source: Bylaw 1428 - Outdoor Burning, verified 2026-06-08.
| permit required | True | s. 4.1(b) |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief of the City of Parksville | s. 4.1(b) |
| allowed conditions | Exemptions include BBQs, outdoor fireplaces, beach fires, campfires, fire dept training, ecosystem management, and agricultural clearing waste with approval between October 15 and November 15. | s. 4 |
| fine range | not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) | s. 9(a) |
Regulates outdoor burning, open fires, and related activities within City of Parksville boundaries.