Open burning & fires — Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017, verified 2026-10-26. A permit is required.

Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 5.1; s. 4.9
allowed conditions Fire Department training, public works, permitted communal campfires, CSA/ULC tiki torches, gas/electric grills, hibachis/charcoal barbeques, pellet smokers, outdoor fireplaces, display permits; communal campfires 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., dry seasoned wood, 0.5 metres. s. 4.1–4.9; s. 5.5–5.7
scout note

Prohibits all outdoor fires and open burning in every zone and on Harrison Lake/River beaches (s.3.1), also tiki torches, sky lanterns, wood/charcoal cookers. Exemptions (s.4): fire training, public works, campgrounds with a Communal Campfire permit (5-10 pm only, 0.5 m max, s.5).

Fire Department - Residential Campfires & Outdoor Burning (Harrison Hot Springs)

States residential campfires and outdoor burning are prohibited; communal campfire permits only for campgrounds; links Bylaw 1110.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities