Governs fire services and open burning in Abbotsford including Part 5 Division 2 open burning permits for agricultural waste in rural areas; seasonal burn permits issued March–April.
Open burning & fires — Abbotsford, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Abbotsford, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Service Bylaw, 2020 No. 3055-2020 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Permit issuer: fire chief. Allowed conditions: Campfires in City-provided fire pits; ceremonial fires with 72-hour notice to fire department and fuel break established.
| permit required | yes | s. 87: "A person must obtain an open burning permit in order to carry on open burning." |
| permit issuer | fire chief | "open burning permit" means a permit issued by the fire chief |
| allowed conditions | Campfires in City-provided fire pits; ceremonial fires with 72-hour notice to fire department and fuel break established. | s. 85(a), s. 86(1)(a) |
scout note
Requires an open burning permit; bans open burning in urban areas year-round; restricts rural agricultural-waste burning to defined spring (Mar 1-Apr 30) / fall (Oct 1-Nov 30) seasons, max 10cm material diameter, 'good' ventilation-index days, and daylight-hours-only. Consolidated, last amended May 26, 2026. Replaced the former standalone Fireworks Bylaw, 2005 (no longer listed in the bylaw index).