Open burning & fires — shíshálh Nation, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the First Nations Government District of shíshálh Nation, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Sechelt Fire Department; allowed conditions: Campfires (cooking, warmth, ceremonial) permitted unless banned by Fire Department; max 1m across and 1m high, min 7.5m from buildings; outdoor fires in incinerators permitted except for toxic materials and garden refuse Apr 16–Oct 14; fines: Not exceeding $2,000.00; minimum $150.00; minimum $200.00 for burning toxic materials. Source: Burning & Smoke Release #. 2008-03, verified 2026-06-08.
Burning & Smoke Release #. 2008-03
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 3(3)
permit issuer
Sechelt Fire Department
s. 3(3)
allowed conditions
Campfires (cooking, warmth, ceremonial) permitted unless banned by Fire Department; max 1m across and 1m high, min 7.5m from buildings; outdoor fires in incinerators permitted except for toxic materials and garden refuse Apr 16–Oct 14
s. 3(2)(a); s. 3(1)
fine range
Not exceeding $2,000.00; minimum $150.00; minimum $200.00 for burning toxic materials
s. 7.2; s. 7.3
scout note
Regulates open burning and smoke release on shíshálh Nation lands to manage fire risk and air quality.