Anmore backyard fire and burning rules
Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Anmore?
In Anmore, a campfire needs a permit from the Fire Chief ($25 a year for 1 to 5 sites). Burning yard waste, garden refuse, construction waste or land clearing material is not allowed at any time. Check the Village website for current fire bans.
Key facts
| Backyard campfires | Allowed only with a campfire permit. Permit terms: on the owner's own property; fuel no bigger than 0.5 m x 0.5 m x 0.5 m; dry, seasoned, untreated wood only; in a metal ring, rock pit or outdoor fireplace; a competent adult present at all times; not within 7.6 m (25 feet) of combustibles, buildings or property lines; no fires in windy conditions. Propane or natural gas CSA-approved fire pits and heaters are exempt from the permit.Campfire Permit Application, Terms & Conditions; Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 21.1, 21.2(b) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingFuel volume of the campfire shall not exceed .5 meters x .5 meters x .5 meters All campfires shall consist of dry seasoned, untreated wood. The campfire must be contained in a metal ring or a rock pit or an outdoor fireplace. No campfire within 7.6 meters (25 feet) of all combustibles, buildings or property lines. A competent adult must be present at the campfire at all times. No campfires during windy conditions that may cause sparks or burning brands to without first obtaining a permit to do natural gas or propane fueled outdoor heating appliances used such as umbrella |
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| Burning yard waste | Not allowed. No one may burn garden refuse (grass and other clippings, leaves, tree and shrub prunings, cuttings and light material), construction-site waste, or land clearing materials at any time.Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 22 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinggarden refuse, in the nature of grass and other clippings, leaves, tree and shrub prunings, cuttings and light material; any waste material from construction sites; or |
| Permit | Yes. A permit from the Fire Chief (Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department) is needed for any open-air fire. Apply with the Village's online campfire permit application; staff then email to arrange payment. Fee: $25 per year for 1 to 5 sites; $50 per year for more than 5 sites.Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 21.1; Campfire Permit Application; Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019, Schedule A, Fire Protection · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingwithout first obtaining a permit to do so, from the Fire Chief. You will receive a confirmation email and then a follow-up email from the Village Staff once approved to arrange payment. Class 1a 1 to 5 sites, camp fire permits, ceremonial fires & $25.00/annum Class 1b more than 5 sites, camp fire permits, ceremonial $50.00/annum |
| Fire bans | The Fire Chief may by written order restrict or prohibit campfires and open-air burning, and may declare an open-air fire ban that makes permits inactive at once; fires burning must then be put out promptly. Check the Village website for current fire bans and the fire danger rating (also posted by the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department).Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 4.1, 21.14; Campfire Permit Application, Terms & Conditions; Reminder: get your campfire permit (news post, June 5, 2025) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingmay, by written order, restrict or prohibit any of the all open air fire permits for the specified classification become immediately inactive Prior to igniting your campfire please visit anmore.com to check if there are any current fire bans in place. always monitor the current Fire Danger Rating which will be posted on the Village website |
| Instead of burning | Put grass, tree and hedge clippings and branches into the weekly organics (kitchen and yard waste) cart. Take large amounts of yard waste to the Metro Vancouver United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (cost may apply).Garbage & Recycling · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinggrass, tree and hedge clippings Take large amounts of yard waste to the United Boulevard Recycling And Waste Centre (cost may apply). |
| Fine | Bylaw notice: $200 for no open air fire permit (s. 21.1) and $200 for 'burning prohibited materials' (listed under s. 21.4); $140 if paid within 14 days, $260 after 30 days. The municipal ticket schedule also lists $200 each. The permit form says 'a minimum fine of $100.00'.Sources differ: The campfire permit form says breaking its terms 'may result in a minimum fine of $100.00, plus the loss of your campfire permit for one year'; the ticket schedules say $200. Value follows the bylaw schedules.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, Schedule A, Fire Protection Bylaw; Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009, Schedule 2; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021, s. 4 (b), (c) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingFailure to obtain open air fire 21.1 $200 $140 $260 Burning prohibited materials 21.4 $200 $140 $260 Failure to obtain open air fire Failure to obtain open air fire permit 21.1 $200 Burning prohibited materials 21.4 $200 if payment is received by the Village within 14 days of the person receiving if payment is received more than 30 days after the person receiving or being |
| Bylaw | Anmore Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018 (s. 21 Open Air Fires, s. 22 Prohibited Materials)Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAnmore Fire Protection Bylaw No. |
How it works
Under the Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018, a permit from the Fire Chief (Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department) is needed for any open-air fire. Propane or natural gas CSA-approved fire pits and heaters are exempt from the permit.
Steps
- Complete the online campfire permit application.
- Staff email you to arrange payment: $25 per year for 1 to 5 sites, $50 per year for more than 5 sites.
- Follow the permit terms: your own property; fuel no bigger than 0.5 m x 0.5 m x 0.5 m; dry, seasoned, untreated wood only; a metal ring, rock pit or outdoor fireplace; a competent adult present at all times; not within 7.6 m (25 feet) of combustibles, buildings or property lines; no fires in windy conditions.
Good to know
- Burning yard waste is not allowed. No one may burn garden refuse, construction-site waste or land clearing materials at any time, even with a permit.
- Put grass, tree and hedge clippings and branches in the weekly organics cart. Take large amounts to the Metro Vancouver United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre (cost may apply).
- The Fire Chief may restrict or prohibit campfires and open-air burning by written order, or declare an open-air fire ban that makes permits inactive at once. Check the Village website for current bans and the fire danger rating.
- Campfires are not permitted in Belcarra at any time, according to a Village news post.
- A bylaw notice is $200 for no open air fire permit and $200 for burning prohibited materials ($140 if paid within 14 days; $260 after 30 days). The permit form says "a minimum fine of $100", but the ticket schedules say $200, so confirm with the Village.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Campfire Permit Application, Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
- Reminder: get your campfire permit (news post, June 5, 2025), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
- Fire Protection Bylaw No. 578-2018 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 608-2019 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
- Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 625-2021 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
- Municipal Ticket Information Utilization Bylaw No. 479-2009 (PDF), Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
- Garbage & Recycling, Village of Anmore (read 2026-11-08)
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