Open burning & fires — North Saanich, British Columbia

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

District Municipality of North Saanich has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Oil Burning Equipment and Fuel Tank Bylaw No. 1554 (2023) adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 7
permit issuer Fire Chief or designate s. 7, 8
allowed conditions installation of oil burning equipment or fuel tanks must comply with BC Fire Code, CAN/CSA B139, Zoning Bylaw, BC Building Code; permit required prior to commencement of any work s. 3, 7
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Regulates installation and maintenance of oil burning equipment and fuel storage tanks to reduce fire and environmental risk.

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