Open burning & fires — Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Radium Hot Springs, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Burning Bylaw No. 436, 2017, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: $100.00 minimum. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate.

Open Burning Bylaw No. 436, 2017 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 3(3)
permit issuer Fire Chief or designate s. 1(1) definition of 'Approval'
allowed conditions Burning allowed only in approved and supervised domestic incinerator, open burning site, or large scale burning site, subject to restrictions. s. 3(3)
fine range $100.00 minimum Schedule "B"
scout note

No burning-permit system. Open burning is allowed only in an approved, supervised domestic incinerator or burning site (s.3). Small private fires: pile max 0.5 m, 5 m from buildings, 3 m from property lines. Land-clearing burns: Mon–Fri only, 50 m from buildings. No noxious materials. The Fire Chief can ban burning. Minimum fine $100 (Schedule B).

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://radiumhotsprings.ca/ · Last verified 2026-10-26 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities