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

Open burning & fires — Surrey, British Columbia: Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (Prevention and Suppression of Fires)

In the City of Surrey, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (Prevention and Suppression of Fires), verified 2026-09-24. Fines: not less than $100 or more than $50,000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or their Authorized Designate.

Surrey Fire Services Bylaw, 2026, No. 22020 (Prevention and Suppression of Fires) adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 21
permit issuer	Fire Chief or their Authorized Designate	s. 23
allowed conditions	Permit required; material native to property; competent adult in charge; owner permission if on another's land.	s. 21, 25, 26, 27
fine range	not less than $100 or more than $50,000	s. 38

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Current fire services bylaw; governs open-air/outdoor burning permits (no fee for agricultural burning permits on farmland; Fire Chief may issue burning permits) and fire prevention/suppression generally.