Open burning & fires — Langley, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Langley, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 6061, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: minimum fine of $2,000 and a maximum fine of $50,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Fire Prevention Bylaw No. 6061 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.50.01
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 2.50.01
allowed conditions Open burning allowed only with Outdoor Burning Permit, Land Clearing Burning Permit, or Special Burning Permit; permit-exempt CSA/ULC approved briquette, natural gas, or propane cooking/aesthetic appliances. s. 2.50.01; s. 2.50.04(a)
fine range minimum fine of $2,000 and a maximum fine of $50,000 s. 4.01.02(a)
scout note

Open Air Fires s.2.50: all open-air fires need a Fire Chief burning permit (outdoor, land clearing, special; Scheds 9-11). Exempt: CSA/ULC gas, propane or briquette appliances. Solid-fuel pizza ovens/fireplaces prohibited unless built with permit. Must follow Metro Vancouver air quality rules.

Bylaws index

Township of Langley bylaw index.

Incidental Outdoor Burning Permits

Online-only spring and fall yard-waste burning permits; lots 0.2 ha+; fall 2026 season Oct 26 to Dec 13.

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