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 "answer": "In the City of North Vancouver, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by City of North Vancouver Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated June 15, 2026), verified 2026-10-28. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.",
 "municipality_id": "gx-000091",
 "municipality": "North Vancouver",
 "status_type": "City",
 "jurisdiction": "British Columbia",
 "country": "CA",
 "topic": "open_burning",
 "label": "Open burning & fires",
 "status": "found",
 "last_verified": "2026-10-28",
 "official_website": "https://cnv.org/",
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   "title": "City of North Vancouver Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated June 15, 2026)",
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   "status": "adopted",
   "adopted_date": "2021-07-12",
   "document_url": "https://cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Bylaws/Consolidated/8852-C.pdf",
   "summary": "Part 5.8 Open Air Fires: all open-air fires prohibited incl. land clearing, yard/beach/park fires, fire pits, chimineas, wish lanterns; Fire Chief may issue permits (Metro Vancouver Air Quality rules apply). Gas/propane burners, patio heaters, gas and charcoal BBQs, gas fire bowls allowed. Minimum fine $450.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-burning",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:21:28+00:00",
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   "document_number": "8852",
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   "facts": {
    "permit_required": true,
    "permit_issuer": "Fire Chief",
    "allowed_conditions": "Fire Chief Permit; CSA/ULC approved briquette, natural gas, electric or propane appliances; existing Building-Permit wood-fired pizza ovens/outdoor fireplaces; Fire Department training; ULC smokers.",
    "fine_range": "not less than $1,000.00 and not more than $50,000.00 for every instance that an offence occurs or each day that it occurs or continues, plus the costs of prosecution."
   },
   "fact_citations": {
    "permit_required": "s. 5.8(a), (e)",
    "permit_issuer": "s. 5.8(e)",
    "allowed_conditions": "s. 5.8(d)-(i)",
    "fine_range": "s. 9.22"
   },
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/open-burning/bylaw-8852/",
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  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "City of North Vancouver - Fire Safety & Prevention (Outdoor Burning Restrictions)",
   "category": "open_burning",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.cnv.org/Home-Property/Fire-Department/Fire-Safety-Prevention",
   "summary": "Outdoor Burning Restrictions under Bylaw 8852: permitted appliances (gas/propane burner, patio heater, gas or charcoal BBQ, gas fire bowl); yard, beach or park fires, fire pits, chimineas prohibited, minimum $450 fine; park fires and charcoal BBQs in parks $500.",
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   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
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   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:21:28+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/89459e9972580ea1943133ec9091841f46a9158b24b41bfb31ea040f8b676461.html",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/open-burning/city-of-north-vancouver-fire-safety-prevention/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
  },
  {
   "primary": false,
   "is_official": true,
   "title": "City of North Vancouver Outdoor Burning Regulations pamphlet",
   "category": "open_burning",
   "document_type": "announcement",
   "status": "n/a",
   "adopted_date": null,
   "document_url": "https://www.cnv.org/-/media/City-of-North-Vancouver/Documents/Fire/Outdoor-Burning-Regulations.pdf",
   "summary": "Two-page Fire Department pamphlet summarizing Bylaw 8852 s.5.8: permitted vs prohibited outdoor fires and $450 fine per occurrence.",
   "discovered_by": "bc-burning",
   "discovered_at": "2026-10-23",
   "capture_sha256": "6df6d559683f847e57d8e5059914bd55e9aeb5a449ac998cd67a47a6d5f01ef4",
   "captured_at": "2026-10-23T22:21:28+00:00",
   "capture_http_status": 200,
   "snapshot_url": "https://pub-e61c5ee2a8704225bfa8de0c280e8a2c.r2.dev/bylaws/6df6d559683f847e57d8e5059914bd55e9aeb5a449ac998cd67a47a6d5f01ef4.pdf",
   "link_dead": false,
   "transcript_url": "/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/open-burning/city-of-north-vancouver-outdoor-burning-regulations-pamphlet/",
   "transcript_quality": "exact"
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 ],
 "source": "https://govanswers.org/ca/bc/north-vancouver-city/open-burning/"
}