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

Open burning & fires — Anmore, British Columbia: Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578, 2018 (consolidated)

In the Village of Anmore, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578, 2018 (consolidated), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not more than $5,000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief (or designated Officer, Member, or Village employee).

Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578, 2018 (consolidated) adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 21.1
permit issuer	Fire Chief (or designated Officer, Member, or Village employee)	s. 21.1; s. 21.13
allowed conditions	With Fire Chief permit, except natural gas/propane cooking and CSA/ULC-approved outdoor heating appliances per manufacturer instructions; no garden refuse, construction/demolition waste, tires, oil, tar, asphalt, shingles, plastics, or heavy-smoke materials.	s. 21.1; s. 21.2; s. 21.4; s. 22
fine range	not more than $5,000.00	s. 24

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Part 21 Open Air Fires: no fire in the open air or portable incinerator/outdoor fireplace without a permit from the Fire Chief; propane/gas cooking appliances exempt; permit classes with fees in Schedule A; Part 4 lets the Fire Chief ban burning; fines up to $5,000.