Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Victoria, British Columbia, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Charcoal/gas/propane barbecues for cooking, CSA-approved liquid/gas outdoor appliances, and fires permitted in a Park under Parks Regulation Bylaw are exempt.; fines: $250.00 set fine ($200.00 if paid within 30 days) for prohibited open air burning. Source: Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 37(1)
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 38(1)(a)-(b)
allowed conditions
Charcoal/gas/propane barbecues for cooking, CSA-approved liquid/gas outdoor appliances, and fires permitted in a Park under Parks Regulation Bylaw are exempt.
s. 37(2)
fine range
$250.00 set fine ($200.00 if paid within 30 days) for prohibited open air burning
Schedule 1, s. 37(1)
scout note
Governs fire prevention, open burning restrictions, and fire safety standards in the City of Victoria.