Open burning & fires — Ladysmith, British Columbia

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

In the Town of Ladysmith, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by 1815 Fire Prevention, verified 2026-08-28. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Officer. Allowed conditions: Silviculture, Fire Department training, farm business burning, and campfires/outdoor fireplaces under 0.5 meters size and 5 meters from combustibles.

1815 Fire Prevention adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 18
permit issuer Officer s. 18(a)
allowed conditions Silviculture, Fire Department training, farm business burning, and campfires/outdoor fireplaces under 0.5 meters size and 5 meters from combustibles. s. 15
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Regulates fire prevention, open burning restrictions, and fire safety standards in Ladysmith. 2013 bylaw.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.ladysmith.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities