Open burning & fires — Langley, British Columbia

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

In the City of Langley, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Protection and Safety Bylaw, 2026, No. 3330, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not less than $5000 and not more than $50,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Fire Protection and Safety Bylaw, 2026, No. 3330 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 44
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 44
allowed conditions Open-air burning only in portable cooking appliance fueled by propane, natural gas, charcoal, or wood pellets; campfires, ceremonial fires, and approved special fires require Fire Chief approval. s. 43(1); s. 43(3); s. 44; s. 45(1)
fine range not less than $5000 and not more than $50,000 not less than $5000 and not more than $50,000
scout note

Part 5 s.43 Open Air Burning: all open-air fires prohibited except propane/natural gas/charcoal/wood-pellet cooking devices; burning garden refuse, land-clearing waste and prohibited materials banned. s.44: campfires need special Fire Chief approval; s.45 ceremonial fires with First Nation confirmation.

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