Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Sayward, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Residential Backyard Burning Bylaw No. 272, 1995, verified 2026-10-26. Fines: maximum fine of two thousand dollars ($2000.00). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.
Dry, segregated garden refuse only, with permit; no alternative disposal; no burning after daylight or in high wind; ventilation index forecast 'good'.
s. 1.04(2)(a)-(d); s. 1.07
fine range
maximum fine of two thousand dollars ($2000.00)
s. 1.11(C)
scout note
Permit from the Fire Chief required for any open burning of garden refuse, year-round (s.1.03-1.04). Only dry segregated garden refuse, only if no alternative (chipping, drop-off); no burning after daylight or in high wind; no noxious materials; Fire Chief can ban or cancel. Max fine $2,000.
Burning Permits (Village of Sayward)
Burning needs a permit from the Sayward Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief; issued only when no fire ban applies and alternatives (chipping, branch bin) are considered. Permit fee $50; application form via Village office.