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

Open burning & fires — Castlegar, British Columbia: Open Air Burning

In the City of Castlegar, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Air Burning, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months (s.6.1). A permit is required. Conditions: daylight hours only (s.4.2.5); minimum 4 metres from property line or building (s.4.2.4); competent adult in charge at all times (s.3.9).

Open Air Burning adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s.3.1, s.5.3
prohibited materials	tires, plastic, drywall, demolition waste, construction waste, paint and paint products, treated lumber, asphalt, asphalt products, rubber, fuel and lubricant containers, biomedical waste, tar paper, railway ties, manure (s.2.6)	s.2.6
conditions	daylight hours only (s.4.2.5); minimum 4 metres from property line or building (s.4.2.4); competent adult in charge at all times (s.3.9)	s.3.9, s.4.2.4, s.4.2.5
fine range	not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months (s.6.1)	s.6.1

scout note

Regulates open air burning within the City of Castlegar including prohibited materials and conditions (Bylaw 905, consolidated 2013).