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

Open burning & fires — Port Coquitlam, British Columbia: Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw No. 4395

In the City of Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw No. 4395, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not less than $5,000.00 and not more than $50,000.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Fire and Emergency Services Bylaw No. 4395 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 6.6.1(a), 6.6.2(a)
permit issuer	Fire Chief	s. 6.6.2(a)
allowed conditions	Open-air burning with Fire Chief permit; CSA/ULC appliances on private property per manufacturer; Fire Department approved training; existing permitted wood-fired pizza ovens/outdoor fireplaces complying with Metro Vancouver Air Quality Bylaw.	s. 6.6.1(d), 6.6.2
fine range	not less than $5,000.00 and not more than $50,000.00	s. 10.11.3

scout note

Section 6.6 Open Air Fires: all open-air fires prohibited, incl. land-clearing burning and wish lanterns; solid-fuel outdoor appliances prohibited unless built under building permit (then must meet Metro Vancouver Air Quality Bylaw). Fire Chief may issue open-burning permits; CSA/ULC propane/briquette/electric appliances allowed with 3 m clearance.

Open Air Burning (City of Port Coquitlam)

City open air burning page: general ban with limited permits; Metro Vancouver air quality rules apply; safe-burn guidance.