Open burning & fires — Coldstream, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the District Municipality of Coldstream, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: minimum fine of $500; maximum fine of $10,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Protective Services Manager.
Fire Protection Bylaw No. 1852, 2025
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 14(1)
permit issuer
Protective Services Manager
s. 14(2)(a)
allowed conditions
Outdoor fireplace, outdoor burning appliance/portable campfire apparatus, and small contained fires, in conformance with Bylaw and Schedule B; appliances per manufacturer's recommendations.
s. 14(4), 14(5)
fine range
minimum fine of $500; maximum fine of $10,000
s. 23(2)(a)-(b)
scout note
Fire Chief/Protective Services Manager permit needed for open burning: one per property per season, Nov 1-Apr 30, land-clearing or agricultural debris on sites 2 ha or larger, venting index over 55, 1 hour after sunrise to 4 pm; small recreational fires and CSA outdoor fireplaces allowed without a permit; Schedule B prohibited materials (s.14).
Open Burning Permits
Annual burn permit season Nov 1-Apr 30; landowners with 2 ha or larger; one permit per season; no fee; province burn registration does not replace the District permit.
Recreational Fires
Fires allowed without permit: certified outdoor fireplaces, small fires up to 0.5 m wide/high with no prohibited materials, CSA/ULC portable campfire apparatus; never unattended.