Open burning & fires — Kimberley, British Columbia

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

In the City of Kimberley, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Burning Bylaw No. 2627, 2018, verified 2026-09-24. Fines: up to $10,000 or up to $1,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Open Burning Bylaw No. 2627, 2018 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 4.1
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 2.1
allowed conditions Allowed with Permit (Special Event, Land Clearing, Forest Fuel, Recreational Fire Pit) or exceptions (barbecue, non-wood appliance, propane heater, government or training burn). s. 4.1; s. 5.1; s. 6.1; s. 7.1; s. 8.1
fine range up to $10,000 or up to $1,000 s. 15.2
scout note

Regulates outdoor/recreational burning within the City; the Fire Department's barbeque/recreational fire pit permit application explicitly cites this bylaw as its governing authority.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://kimberley.ca/ · Last verified 2026-09-24 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities