{"title":"Enderby backyard fire and burning rules","question":"Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Enderby?","slug":"backyard-fire","place":{"path":"ca/bc/enderby","name":"Enderby","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"bylaws-and-complaints","name":"Bylaws, noise and complaints"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"City of Enderby","url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com"},"short_answer":"In the City of Enderby, campfires are banned except in campgrounds, but CSA-certified outdoor fireplaces and propane or natural gas fire pits are allowed. Open burning of yard waste needs a $25 City burning permit. Nothing may be lit in hazardous wind or weather or during a fire ban.","aliases":["burning permit enderby","campfire enderby","fire pit enderby","burn brush enderby","open burning enderby","fire ban enderby"],"cost":"Burning permit $25, non-refundable. Bylaw notice for unlawful burning $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days); not following permit conditions or burning prohibited materials $200 ($100 if paid within 14 days). Municipal ticket $100 or $200 (half if paid within 30 days). The City may also bill $300 for a fire response.","how_long":"Apply at City Hall at least 7 days before the planned burning.","where":[{"type":"in_person","label":"City Hall (burning permit)","value":"619 Cliff Avenue, Enderby, BC","note":"The City's pages do not state office hours."},{"type":"phone","label":"City Hall","value":"250-838-7230"},{"type":"email","label":"City Hall","value":"info@cityofenderby.com"},{"type":"phone","label":"Fire Chief (notify before each day of burning, per the permit form)","value":"250-838-6950"},{"type":"online","label":"Venting index","value":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/venting-index"}],"documents":["Burning Permit Application"],"forms":[{"title":"Burning Permit Application (PDF)","url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Burning-Permit-Application.pdf"},{"title":"Open Burning and Campfire Regulations","url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/open-burning-and-campfire-regulations/"},{"title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013, consolidated (PDF)","url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1517-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-No.-1517-2013-Consolidated.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Enderby yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/yard-waste/"},{"slug":"fireworks","title":"Enderby fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/fireworks/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Enderby bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/armstrong","name":"Armstrong","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/armstrong/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/spallumcheen","name":"Spallumcheen","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/spallumcheen/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lumby","name":"Lumby","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lumby/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/vernon","name":"Vernon","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/vernon/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/coldstream","name":"Coldstream","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/coldstream/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/lake-country","name":"Lake Country","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lake-country/backyard-fire/"}],"topic":{"title":"Backyard fire and burning rules in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/backyard-fire/"},"facts":{"campfires":{"label":"Backyard campfires","value":"Open campfires are not allowed except in an approved campground. Allowed: an outdoor fireplace (a commercially made, CSA-certified or similar secured container) burning seasoned wood, charcoal briquettes, propane or natural gas for cooking, heat or light; propane or natural gas fire pits; barbecues and grills. None may be started in hazardous wind and weather or during a fire ban.","short":"No, only in an approved campground","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1517-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-No.-1517-2013-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"ss. 5.2, 5.3.3, 5.3.4, 5.3.7; Schedule E","quotes":["no person shall light, ignite, start","or burn any fire in the open air","outdoor fireplaces that use fuel of seasoned","wood, charcoal briquettes, propane or natural gas","campfires are permitted in an approved campground","designed with a chamber to","hold an outdoor fire, used for heat, light, or cooking purposes","wind and weather are such that to do so is likely to be hazardous, or when inconsistent with a","Director has implemented a ban or prohibition upon such activities, unless"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/open-burning-and-campfire-regulations/","title":"Open Burning and Campfire Regulations, City of Enderby","section":"Campfires","quotes":["Campfires are not allowed except in regulated campgrounds."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"open_burning":{"label":"Burning yard waste","value":"Not allowed unless the City issues a burning permit. Exception: orchard, berry and vineyard pruning generated on site, in zones that allow agricultural use, may be burned in daylight hours. Permits are issued only for material from urban interface clearing, agricultural pruning, land clearing, to remove a fire hazard, or for a special public function. No burning during a ban or when the ventilation index is below 55.","short":"No, unless the City issues a burning permit","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/open-burning-and-campfire-regulations/","title":"Open Burning and Campfire Regulations, City of Enderby","section":"Open Burning","quotes":["Open Burning is not allowed unless you obtain a permit through City Hall.","accumulated from urban interface clearing,","accumulated from agricultural pruning,","Even with a permit, you cannot burn while there is an open burning ban or inadequate ventilation index."]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1517-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-No.-1517-2013-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"s. 5.4.1","quotes":["Burning Permits in the form of Schedule","to remove a fire hazard, or","hours, to allow orchard, berry, and vineyard","properties within those zones that allow Intensive, Limited, or Restricted","(i)     accumulated from urban interface clearing,","Environment Canada for the Okanagan Valley is 55 or better."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"Yes, for open burning other than the exemptions (such as orchard, berry and vineyard pruning in zones that allow agricultural use). Apply for a Burning Permit at City Hall at least 7 days ahead; the fee is $25, non-refundable. The CAO and Fire Chief issue permits. The permit holder must notify the Fire Chief before each day of burning.","short":"Yes, $25","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Burning-Permit-Application.pdf","title":"Burning Permit Application (PDF), City of Enderby","section":"Application","quotes":["Application must be made at least 7 days in advance of planned burning.","This application is valid for one inspection of piles to be burned over a three-month period.","must notify the Fire Chief","Burning Permit $25.00 non-refundable"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1479-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-No.-1479-2010-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1479, 2010 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"Schedule 6","quotes":["Burning Permit 5.4 $25.00 non-refundable (Good Neighbour Bylaw)"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1517-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-No.-1517-2013-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"s. 5.4.1","quotes":["Council hereby delegates to the Chief Administrative Officer and","Fire Chief the power to issue or refuse to issue Burning Permits","The owner or occupier of a property may apply for a Burning Permit upon","hours, to allow orchard, berry, and vineyard"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fire_bans":{"label":"Fire bans","value":"No burning is allowed when a Provincial regulation bans it, when the Fire Chief, Chief Administrative Officer or Emergency Operations Centre Director has imposed a ban, when wind and weather make it hazardous, or (for permitted burning) when the Okanagan Valley ventilation index is below 55. The Fire Chief or CAO may cancel or suspend a permit. Check the ventilation index at www.cityofenderby.com/venting-index; the City posts ban notices on its website (Protective Services page).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1517-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-No.-1517-2013-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"ss. 5.2, 5.4.6","quotes":["Fire Chief, Chief Administrative Officer, or Emergency Operations Centre","Director has implemented a ban or prohibition upon such activities","the ventilation index as provided by","Environment Canada for the Okanagan Valley is 55 or better","may on account of","hazardous fire conditions cancel or suspend a Burning Permit"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Burning-Permit-Application.pdf","title":"Burning Permit Application (PDF), City of Enderby","section":"Conditions 6 and 7","quotes":["Burning must not be initiated unless the ventilation index is forecast as:","Operations Centre Director has implemented a ban or prohibition upon such activities, unless"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"alternatives":{"label":"Instead of burning","value":"Yard and garden waste can be dropped off free at RDNO solid waste facilities, except the Silver Star and Cherryville transfer stations. The City also runs a residential spring pruning curbside pick-up each spring, and promotes backyard composting.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/open-burning-and-campfire-regulations/","title":"Open Burning and Campfire Regulations, City of Enderby","section":"Open Burning","quotes":["RDNO landfills accept yard and garden waste for free, year-round."]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/city-hall/garbage-and-recycling/","title":"Garbage and Recycling, City of Enderby","section":"Yard and Garden Waste","quotes":["the City offers a residential spring pruning curbside pick-up program every spring."]},{"url":"https://www.rdno.ca/yardwaste","title":"Free yard waste drop-off, Regional District of North Okanagan","section":"Yard & Garden Waste Drop-off","quotes":["There are Free Yard & Garden Waste drop off areas at all RDNO Solid Waste Management Facilities (except for Silver Star and Cherryville Transfer Stations)."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Bylaw notice for unlawful burning: $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days; $110 after 28 days). Not following permit conditions or burning prohibited materials: $200 ($100; $225). Municipal ticket: $100 ($50 if paid within 30 days); $200 ($100). The City may also bill $300 for a fire response when the rules were not followed.","short":"Notice $100 ($50 if paid in 14 days); ticket $100","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1581-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1581 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"Schedule A (Good Neighbour Bylaw 5.2, 5.4.3, 5.4.4)","quotes":["1517 5.2 Unlawful burning $100 $50 $110 YES","1517 5.4.3 Failure to comply $200 $100 $225 NO","1517 5.4.4 Burn unlawful $200 $100 $225 NO"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1518-MTI-Bylaw-No.-1518-2023-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 1518 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"Schedule 4","quotes":["Unlawful Burning 5.2 100. 50.","Fail to comply with burning permit conditions 5.4.3 200. 100."]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1479-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-No.-1479-2010-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1479, 2010 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"Schedule 6","quotes":["$300.00 for response due to non-compliance"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (Part V, Nuisance Smoke/Open Air Burning); permit fee in Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1479, 2010 (Schedule 6)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1517-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-No.-1517-2013-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"s. 1 (title)","quotes":["Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517. 2013"]},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1479-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-No.-1479-2010-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1479, 2010 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","section":"Schedule 6","quotes":["SCHEDULE 6 FIRE PROTECTION FEES Note : Fees for Fire Prevention are administered through the City of Enderby Fire","CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY BYLAW NO. 1479 AMENDMENT INDEX BYLAW"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-06"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nThe [Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517](https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1517-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-No.-1517-2013-Consolidated.pdf) (Part V) sets the fire rules in the City of Enderby.\n\n- Campfires: open campfires are not allowed except in an approved campground.\n- Allowed: a CSA-certified (or similar) outdoor fireplace burning seasoned wood, charcoal briquettes, propane or natural gas; propane or natural gas fire pits; barbecues and grills. None may be started in hazardous wind or weather or during a fire ban.\n- Open burning: not allowed unless the City issues a burning permit. The exception is orchard, berry and vineyard pruning generated on site, in zones that allow agricultural use, which may be burned in daylight hours without a permit.\n\n## Steps (burning permit)\n\n1. Apply at City Hall at least 7 days ahead. The fee is $25, non-refundable.\n2. Permits are issued only for material from urban interface clearing, agricultural pruning, land clearing, removing a fire hazard, or a special public function. The CAO and Fire Chief issue them.\n3. Notify the Fire Chief before each day of burning. Permit conditions: no more than 6 days a month and 12 days a year per property.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Check before you light: no burning is allowed when a Provincial regulation or a City ban applies, when wind and weather are hazardous, or, for permitted burning, when the Okanagan Valley ventilation index is below 55. Check the index at cityofenderby.com/venting-index. The City posts fire ban notices on its website (Protective Services page). The Fire Chief or CAO may cancel or suspend a permit.\n- If you are not eligible for a permit, the City says to dispose of yard and garden waste another way. Regional District of North Okanagan facilities take it free, except Silver Star and Cherryville; see the yard waste answer.\n- Unlawful burning: bylaw notice $100 ($50 if paid within 14 days). Not following permit conditions or burning prohibited materials: $200 ($100). A municipal ticket has the same full amounts, half if paid within 30 days. The City may also bill $300 for a fire response when the rules were not followed.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/1517-Good-Neighbour-Bylaw-No.-1517-2013-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/open-burning-and-campfire-regulations/","title":"Open Burning and Campfire Regulations, City of Enderby","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Burning-Permit-Application.pdf","title":"Burning Permit Application (PDF), City of Enderby","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/1479-Fees-and-Charges-Bylaw-No.-1479-2010-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 1479, 2010 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1581-Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 1581 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/1518-MTI-Bylaw-No.-1518-2023-Consolidated.pdf","title":"Municipal Ticketing Information System Bylaw No. 1518 (consolidated, PDF), City of Enderby","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.cityofenderby.com/city-hall/garbage-and-recycling/","title":"Garbage and Recycling, City of Enderby","accessed":"2026-11-05"},{"url":"https://www.rdno.ca/yardwaste","title":"Free yard waste drop-off, Regional District of North Okanagan","accessed":"2026-11-05"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-05","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 7 of 7 facts was matched to the official text."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/backyard-fire/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/backyard-fire.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/enderby/backyard-fire.json"}}