Open burning & fires — Summerland, British Columbia

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

In the District Municipality of Summerland, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by District of Summerland Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2421 (Consolidated), verified 2026-10-26. Fines: not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) or more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or his appointee.

District of Summerland Fire and Life Safety Bylaw No. 2421 (Consolidated) adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 1.1
permit issuer Fire Chief or his appointee s. 1.1
allowed conditions Without permit: BBQs, approved fire pits, District burning, approved campfires. Otherwise permitted materials from land, 7 a.m.-sunset, supervised, not nuisance, separation/ventilation, 15-day gap, max 4/year. s. 1.1(a)-(d); s. 2.1(A)-(I)
fine range not less than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) or more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2000.00) Part XI, s. 1
scout note

Summerland Fire Bylaw Part VIII: open-air fires need a written Fire Permit from the Fire Chief (max 72 hours, $10 if site inspection). Only on-site vegetation, 7 a.m. to sunset, good venting, 30 m from buildings/highways, max 4 burns a year. BBQs, park/campground pits and cooking campfires in a fire pit (5 m setback, not 11 p.m.-7 a.m.) are exempt.

Summerland Fire Department Campfire Regulations and Prohibitions

Campfires must be in a fire pit, supervised, at least 5 m from neighbours, for food preparation, not between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.; only seasoned firewood, no garbage or compostables.

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