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

Open burning & fires — New Denver, British Columbia: Open Burning Bylaw No. 591, 2005

In the Village of New Denver, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open Burning Bylaw No. 591, 2005, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00). A permit is required. Permit issuer: Officer (RCMP, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Administrator, Confidential Secretary, Public Works Department).

Open Burning Bylaw No. 591, 2005 adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 8(1)
permit issuer	Officer (RCMP, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Administrator, Confidential Secretary, Public Works Department)	s. 9(a)
allowed conditions	Category 2 fires (garden waste) and Category 3 fires (larger piles): April 1-May 15 and September 30-November 15 only; Category 3 requires permit; Category 4 (demolition waste) prohibited; Kootenay Ventilation Index must be 'Good' for Category 3	s. 5, 6, 7, Schedule B
fine range	not exceeding Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00)	s. 17

scout note

Regulates open burning within the Village of New Denver, specifying permitted conditions, prohibited materials, and enforcement.