Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Telkwa, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Open-Air Burning Bylaw No. 598, verified 2026-09-24. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief, Deputy Chief or their designate. Allowed conditions: Fire pits/cooking fires permitted without permit 7:00am–1:00am if contained, no nuisance, adult supervision, firefighting equipment on hand.
| permit required | yes | s. 3(a) |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief, Deputy Chief or their designate | s. 3(b) |
| allowed conditions | Fire pits/cooking fires permitted without permit 7:00am–1:00am if contained, no nuisance, adult supervision, firefighting equipment on hand. | s. 10(a) |
Consolidated bylaw governing open-air burning within the Village of Telkwa.