Open burning & fires — Coquitlam, British Columbia

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

City of Coquitlam has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Fire Prevention and Life Safety Bylaw Number 3712, 2005 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 8.1, 8.4
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 8.4
allowed conditions Cooking appliances (propane, gas, charcoal); certified outdoor heaters; Fire Chief approved training, public safety, special circumstances; or valid permit on Agricultural Land Reserve. s. 8.1, 8.3, 8.4, 8.6
scout note

Establishes fire prevention standards, restricts open burning, and regulates fire safety requirements for buildings and properties in Coquitlam.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.coquitlam.ca/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities