Open burning & fires — North Vancouver, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
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.
City of North Vancouver Fire Bylaw, 2021, No. 8852 (consolidated June 15, 2026)
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 5.8(a), (e)
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 5.8(e)
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.
s. 5.8(d)-(i)
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.
s. 9.22
scout note
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.
City of North Vancouver - Fire Safety & Prevention (Outdoor Burning Restrictions)
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.
City of North Vancouver Outdoor Burning Regulations pamphlet
Two-page Fire Department pamphlet summarizing Bylaw 8852 s.5.8: permitted vs prohibited outdoor fires and $450 fine per occurrence.