Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Trail, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Service; allowed conditions: Land clearing only with permit from Fire Service; all other open burning prohibited; fines: maximum penalty prescribed by the Offence Act. Source: Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 2335, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Safety and Prevention Bylaw No. 2335
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 12(1), s. 14(1)
permit issuer
Fire Service
s. 14(1)
allowed conditions
Land clearing only with permit from Fire Service; all other open burning prohibited
s. 12(1), s. 14(1)
fine range
maximum penalty prescribed by the Offence Act
s. 22(1)
scout note
Sets fire safety standards and prevention measures including open burning regulations for the City of Trail.