Open burning & fires — Lantzville, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the District Municipality of Lantzville, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Protection Services Bylaw No. 185, 2019, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $10,000 and the cost of prosecution. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.
Fire Protection Services Bylaw No. 185, 2019
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 28(d)
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 28(d)
allowed conditions
Open Air/Incinerator pile <1.2 m high, <1.8 m diameter, Oct 15–Apr 15; contained cooking/ceremonial/camp fires ≤0.61 m using propane, natural gas, clean wood or charcoal, no bans.
s. 25(a), (c)
fine range
minimum fine of $500 and a maximum fine of $10,000 and the cost of prosecution
s. 34
scout note
Ss.25-32: open air and incinerator fires only Oct 15-Apr 15 (piles under 1.2 m high, 1.8 m wide); no beach fires except propane campfire apparatus 11am-8pm; contained cooking/camp fires allowed absent ban; good venting index required; prohibited materials listed s.30.
Fire / Emergency Services Bylaws
Index of Lantzville fire and emergency bylaws including Fire Protection Services Bylaw 185.
Outdoor Burning Information
Fire Chief message: open air burning and incinerator fires prohibited Apr 16-Oct 14, permitted Oct 15-Apr 15 under Bylaw 185; no beach fires except portable propane apparatus; venting index applies.