Open burning & fires — Vernon, British Columbia

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the City of Vernon, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Director of Fire Rescue Services or Officer in Charge; 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.; fines: not less than $100.00 and not more than $50,000.00. Source: Fire Services Bylaw #5635, verified 2026-06-08.

Fire Services Bylaw #5635 adopted bylaw
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"
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Governs fire services and fire prevention in Vernon, including open burning restrictions and fire safety regulations.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://vernon.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities