Open burning & fires — Burnaby, British Columbia

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

In the City of Burnaby, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw 2004, No. 11860 (consolidated), verified 2026-10-26. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Burnaby Fire Services Bylaw 2004, No. 11860 (consolidated) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 31(1)
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 31(1)
allowed conditions Charcoal, natural gas or propane cooking fires in barbecues/grills/outdoor appliances; natural gas/propane outdoor heating appliances, if CSA/ULC approved and used per manufacturer instructions. s. 31(2)
scout note

Open air fires, incinerators and outdoor burners need a permit from the Fire Chief (s.31(1)); exempt: cooking fires in barbecues/grills and CSA/ULC-approved gas or propane heaters and fire pits. No burning construction waste, tires, plastics etc. (s.31(4)); adult must attend; Chief may refuse or withdraw permit.

Burnaby bylaws page

Links to bylaws.burnaby.ca current bylaws.

Permit to Burn Application (Burnaby Fire Department)

City permit-to-burn form citing Fire Services Bylaw 11860; surfaced in search, not opened.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.burnaby.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities