Open burning & fires — Penticton, British Columbia
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Penticton, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire & Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (Consolidated 2020), verified 2026-08-28. Fines: not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offence. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.
Fire & Life Safety Bylaw No. 2004-57 (Consolidated 2020)
adopted bylaw
permit required
yes
s. 5.02(b)
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 9.04
allowed conditions
Barbecues, approved fireplaces, training, City fire pits. Permitted vegetative debris on >=1 hectare land, Venting Index >=55, dawn to dusk, adult supervision.
s. 9.01; s. 9.04
fine range
not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offence
s. 17.01
scout note
Governs open-air burning citywide including seasonal fire bans; per the City's outdoor-burning page, burning is prohibited April 15-October 15, and burn permits (max 1 hectare min lot, 12 burn days/yr, daytime hours only, adult supervision) are issued under this bylaw.
Outdoor Burning Permits | City of Penticton
City webpage explaining outdoor-burning permit rules issued under the Fire & Life Safety Bylaw (seasonal ban, pile-size/setback limits, Venting Index requirement, prohibited materials).