| permit required | True | s. 5.4 — "Unless exempted under Section 5.5 or authorized by a burning Permit" |
| permit issuer | Director of Fire Rescue Services or Officer in Charge | s. 5.6(a) — "The Director of Fire Rescue Services or the Officer in Charge may issue a Permit" |
| allowed conditions | Campfires/outdoor fireplaces per Good Neighbour Bylaw; barbeques/hibachis for cooking; CSA/ULC-rated outdoor appliances; Director-authorized burning for hazard elimination or fire training. | s. 5.5 (a)–(d) |
| fine range | not less than $100.00 and not more than $50,000.00 | s. 11.1(a) — "not less than one hundred ($100.00) dollars and not more than fifty thousand ($50,000.00) dollars" |
scout note
Governs fire services and fire prevention in Vernon, including open burning restrictions and fire safety regulations.