Open burning & fires — shíshálh Nation, British Columbia

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

First Nations Government District of shíshálh Nation has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Burning & Smoke Release #. 2008-03 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 3(3)
permit issuer Sechelt Fire Department s. 3(3)
allowed conditions Campfires (cooking, warmth, ceremonial) permitted unless banned by Fire Department; max 1m across and 1m high, min 7.5m from buildings; outdoor fires in incinerators permitted except for toxic materials and garden refuse Apr 16–Oct 14 s. 3(2)(a); s. 3(1)
fine range Not exceeding $2,000.00; minimum $150.00; minimum $200.00 for burning toxic materials s. 7.2; s. 7.3
scout note

Regulates open burning and smoke release on shíshálh Nation lands to manage fire risk and air quality.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://shishalh.com/ · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities