Open burning & fires — Victoria, British Columbia

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

In the City of Victoria, British Columbia, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw, verified 2026-08-28. Fines: $250.00 set fine ($200.00 if paid within 30 days) for prohibited open air burning. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Fire Prevention and Regulation Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 37(1)
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 38(1)(a)-(b)
allowed conditions Charcoal/gas/propane barbecues for cooking, CSA-approved liquid/gas outdoor appliances, and fires permitted in a Park under Parks Regulation Bylaw are exempt. s. 37(2)
fine range $250.00 set fine ($200.00 if paid within 30 days) for prohibited open air burning Schedule 1, s. 37(1)
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Governs fire prevention, open burning restrictions, and fire safety standards in the City of Victoria.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.victoria.ca/ · Last verified 2026-08-28 · Open burning & fires across British Columbia · Open burning & fires in other municipalities