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

Open burning & fires — Enderby, British Columbia: City of Enderby Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (Consolidated)

In the City of Enderby, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by City of Enderby Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (Consolidated), verified 2026-10-23. Fines: not less than $100.00, and not exceeding $10,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Chief Administrative Officer and Fire Chief.

City of Enderby Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 5.2; s. 5.4.1
permit issuer	Chief Administrative Officer and Fire Chief	s. 5.4.1
allowed conditions	Fire Department/City burning; outdoor cooking; outdoor fireplaces; daylight agricultural pruning; CSA wood-fired heating; approved campground fires; permitted burning under s. 5.4, subject to bans and ventilation index 55 or better.	s. 5.2; s. 5.3.1-5.3.7; s. 5.4
fine range	not less than $100.00, and not exceeding $10,000	s. 7.2

scout note

Enderby Good Neighbour Bylaw Part V: open-air burning is banned except outdoor fireplaces (seasoned wood, cooking/heat/light), barbecues, campground fires and on-site agricultural prunings. Land-clearing or hazard burns need a Burning Permit from the CAO or Fire Chief (fee in Fees Bylaw) and venting index 55+. No burning during Fire Chief or provincial bans. Attendance costs billed to owner.