Open burning & fires — Bowen Island, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Island Municipality of Bowen Island, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire and Rescue Services Bylaw No. 650, 2024, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: minimum fine of $2,000, to a maximum fine of $50,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate.
Fire and Rescue Services Bylaw No. 650, 2024
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 5.9
permit issuer
Fire Chief or designate
s. 5.9
allowed conditions
Campfires/outdoor fireplaces without permit except bans/extreme danger; barbeques; CSA/ULC appliances; Category 2/3 burning Oct 15-Apr 15 when ventilation index allows.
s. 5.8(a)-(c); s. 5.9(a)-(b)
fine range
minimum fine of $2,000, to a maximum fine of $50,000
s. 9.18(a)
scout note
Part 5 open air fires: all open burning prohibited (s.5.7) incl. yard waste, except campfires/outdoor fireplaces (no permit, unless ban), outdoor appliances; Cat 2/3 burn permits from Fire Chief only Oct 15-Apr 15, venting index and Metro Vancouver rules (s.5.9).
Burn Permits
Burn permit page: open burning Oct 15-Apr 15; Metro Vancouver authorization first, then Bowen permit; campfires need no permit but follow fire danger rating.
Fire protection and emergency plan bylaws
Index of fire bylaws incl. Bylaw 650, fees bylaw 651 and Amendment 730 (2026).