Open burning & fires — Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the District Municipality of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Protection Bylaw No. 680, 2019, verified 2026-10-26. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.
Fire Protection Bylaw No. 680, 2019
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 77
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 77
allowed conditions
Open Burning only under written Fire Chief permit; Recreational Fires in permanent fireplace/barbeque/fire pit meeting s. 82; permit not required for approved recreational fire or Fire Department training.
s. 77; s. 82; s. 88(a)-(b)
scout note
Open Burning part (ss.77-83): no open burning without a written permit from the Fire Chief; permit conditions, burn pit may be required; recreational fires (fire pit up to 1 m) defined; Fire Chief can prohibit burning; MTI tickets.
Fire Protection Amendment Bylaw No. 751, 2025
Amends Bylaw 680: open burning only on days with permissible ventilation index (cl. 80(a)); Fire Chief may prohibit open burning or recreational fires (cl. 83).
Wildfire Danger Rating & Current Prohibitions
District page on wildfire danger rating and current burning prohibitions.