Open burning & fires — Maple Ridge, British Columbia

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

The City of Maple Ridge, British Columbia has 1 adopted bylaw on file: Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 5535-1997, verified 2026-08-23.

Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 5535-1997 adopted bylaw

Regulates outdoor burning in Maple Ridge, separated out of the former Fire Prevention Bylaw; introduced burning permit fees and a chipping program to reduce burning complaints and improve air quality. Consolidated with Amending Bylaw No. 6363-2005.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://mapleridge.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-23 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities