Open burning & fires — Grand Forks, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Grand Forks, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by City of Grand Forks Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2120, verified 2026-10-26. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief. Allowed conditions: Outdoor Fire authorized by Fire Chief permit, only clean dry natural vegetation, not during provincial/local fire bans.
City of Grand Forks Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2120
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 25
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 25
allowed conditions
Outdoor Fire authorized by Fire Chief permit, only clean dry natural vegetation, not during provincial/local fire bans
s. 25–27
scout note
Grand Forks Fire and Life Safety Bylaw (2026), s.25-30: any outdoor fire needs a permit from the Fire Chief and must follow the provincial Open Burning Smoke Control Regulation. Only clean, dry natural vegetation may be burned; no burning during provincial or local bans. Campfires max 0.5 m, supervised, with a campfire permit renewed yearly. Enforced by ticket or prosecution.
Campfire Permit - City of Grand Forks
Permit guidelines: venting index 55+, clean dry untreated wood, no burning in bans, garden waste (grass, leaves, prunings) burning prohibited in the City, prohibited materials listed.