Establishes fire prevention standards and hazard control requirements for properties and activities in Creston.
Open burning & fires — Creston, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
Town of Creston has 2 adopted bylaws on file, verified against the original documents on 2026-06-08.
| permit required | True | s.4.1, s.4.5 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief | s.4.5, s.4.6 |
| allowed conditions | cooking fires in BBQ or fire pit not exceeding 0.5 metres in diameter using natural gas, propane, charcoal, or seasoned firewood permitted without permit; yard waste burning prohibited at all times; open burning permitted during daylight hours only; permit required for residential pile burning, field clearing, large piles, and land clearing | s.4.3, s.4.4, s.4.28 |
| fine range | not less than $2,500 and not exceeding $10,000 | s.5.1 |
scout note
Regulates open burning on private and public property in Creston, including permitted burn times, materials, and notification requirements.