Open burning & fires — Fernie, British Columbia

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

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

Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2029, 2006 adopted bylaw
permit required True s.5.1(a)
permit issuer Director of Fire and Emergency Services s.5.1(a)
fire pit rules fire pit permit required from Director of Fire and Emergency Services s.6.1
fine range $100–$1,000 ticket; $500–$10,000 prosecution s.14.1(e)
scout note

Requires fire permits for all outside burning and fire pits within city limits. Permits renewed annually. Covers fire safety, life safety, and open burning restrictions.

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