Open burning & fires — Tahsis, British Columbia

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

In the Village of Tahsis, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No.516, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate.

Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw No.516 adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 2.3
permit issuer Fire Chief or designate s. 2.3
allowed conditions Garden refuse only, dried, on-property, 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Oct 15th to Apr 14th, 1 metre, 7.5 meters from buildings, supervised 16+, water available, Ventilation Index "good". s. 2.3
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Tahsis Outdoor Burning Regulation Bylaw 516 regulating open air burning, permitted burning conditions, and prohibited materials within the village.

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