Open burning & fires — Clinton, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Clinton, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Burning Bylaw No. 431, 2006 (Village of Clinton), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not less than ($500.00) nor more than the maximum penalty provided under the Offence Act. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Village Office.

Burning Bylaw No. 431, 2006 (Village of Clinton) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.1
permit issuer Village Office s. 2.1
allowed conditions Burning allowed September 15 to May 15 with Village Office permit; small backyard fires not exceed 2 metres in height and 3 metres in diameter hand piled not left unattended. s. 2.1; s. 2.2
fine range not less than ($500.00) nor more than the maximum penalty provided under the Offence Act s. 3.2
scout note

All burning prohibited except as allowed (s.1.3, 2.0). Burning permit from Village Office required, Sept 15 to May 15 (s.2.1). Hand-piled backyard fires max 2 m high, 3 m wide; dry plant garden refuse only; no household waste or burning barrels; suspended during fire ban orders. Fine minimum $500.

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