Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the District Municipality of Port Edward, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Authorized Person (Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, RCMP Officer, or Public Works Superintendent); allowed conditions: Garden refuse burning allowed 9am–7pm or before dusk, on originating property, no permit required. Cooking fires exempt anytime.; fines: fine not exceeding $1,000.00. Source: Open Air Burning Bylaw No. 534, verified 2026-06-08.
| permit required | True | s. 4(1) |
| permit issuer | Authorized Person (Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, RCMP Officer, or Public Works Superintendent) | s. 3(1) "Authorized Person" |
| allowed conditions | Garden refuse burning allowed 9am–7pm or before dusk, on originating property, no permit required. Cooking fires exempt anytime. | s. 5(2), s. 5(3) |
| fine range | fine not exceeding $1,000.00 | s. 10(1) |
Regulates open air burning within the District of Port Edward.