Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Terrace, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: City of Terrace Fire Department; allowed conditions: Small confined fires for cooking in grilles, barbecues, or fire pits (max 1m diameter, non-combustible receptacle, 3m from structures, supervised by adult 19+) are exempt from permit requirement.; fines: not less than $100 and not more than $50,000. Source: Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 2260
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 15.1
permit issuer
City of Terrace Fire Department
s. 15.1
allowed conditions
Small confined fires for cooking in grilles, barbecues, or fire pits (max 1m diameter, non-combustible receptacle, 3m from structures, supervised by adult 19+) are exempt from permit requirement.
s. 16.1
fine range
not less than $100 and not more than $50,000
s. 25.3
scout note
Sets fire safety and prevention standards including open burning and fireworks regulations for the City of Terrace.