{"title":"Harrison Hot Springs backyard fire and burning rules","question":"Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Harrison Hot Springs?","slug":"backyard-fire","place":{"path":"ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs","name":"Harrison Hot Springs","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":"Village of Harrison Hot Springs","url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca"},"short_answer":"In Harrison Hot Springs, residential campfires and open burning, including yard waste, are prohibited. Only approved propane or natural-gas fire pits with a flame no more than 15 cm tall, and normal barbecues, are allowed on private property. Residents cannot get a burning permit.","aliases":["campfire harrison hot springs","fire pit rules harrison hot springs","burning permit harrison hot springs","open burning harrison hot springs"],"cost":"No permit is available to residents. Campground operators pay $100 for a Communal Campfire permit. Ticket for open burning: $500.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Village Office","value":"604-796-2171","note":"Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m."},{"type":"in_person","label":"Village Office","value":"495 Hot Springs Road, Harrison Hot Springs, BC V0M 1K0"},{"type":"online","label":"BC Wildfire Service (current provincial restrictions)","value":"https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/wildfire-status"}],"documents":[],"forms":[{"title":"Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)","url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf"},{"title":"Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs","url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety"},{"title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)","url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf"}],"related":[{"slug":"fireworks","title":"Harrison Hot Springs fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/fireworks/"},{"slug":"yard-waste","title":"Harrison Hot Springs yard waste collection and drop-off","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/yard-waste/"},{"slug":"bylaw-fines","title":"Harrison Hot Springs bylaw fines and how tickets work","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/bylaw-fines/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/kent","name":"Kent","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/kent/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/chilliwack","name":"Chilliwack","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/chilliwack/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/hope","name":"Hope","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/hope/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/abbotsford","name":"Abbotsford","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/abbotsford/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/mission","name":"Mission","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/mission/backyard-fire/"},{"place":"ca/bc/maple-ridge","name":"Maple Ridge","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/maple-ridge/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":"No. Residential campfires and outdoor burning are prohibited. Only propane or natural-gas style fire pits are exempt: a CSA or ULC approved liquid-fuel or gas outdoor fireplace, heater or fire pit with a flame no more than 15 cm tall (up to a 20 lb propane tank), on private property. CSA or ULC approved electric or wood-pellet smokers and normal use of barbecues and hibachis for cooking are also allowed on private property.","short":"No, except propane or natural gas pits","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety","title":"Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs","section":"Community Safety page","quotes":["Residential campfires and outdoor burning are prohibited in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs."]},{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf","title":"Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1 and 4.8","quotes":["at any time, on any beach or foreshore of Harrison Lake, Harrison River","The normal use of a CSA rated or ULC rated approved liquid fuel or","private property; and"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"open_burning":{"label":"Burning yard waste","value":"No. The bylaw bans setting an outdoor fire or open burning of wood, rubbish, garden refuse, tires, plastic or construction waste anywhere in the Village, on any beach or foreshore of Harrison Lake, Harrison River or Miami River, with the exemptions in s. 4 (for example Fire Department training and Village public works).","short":"No","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf","title":"Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)","section":"s. 3.1.1 and s. 4","quotes":["set out, start, or kindle an outdoor fire or permit open burning of","any zone within the Village of Harrison Hot Springs","Any fire set outdoors under the control of the Village public works"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"permit":{"label":"Permit","value":"Residents cannot get a permit for backyard burning. Campground operators need a Communal Campfire permit ($100; expires December 31). Fireworks need a Display Permit.","short":"No for backyard burning; campground $100","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf","title":"Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)","section":"s. 5.1 to 5.4","quotes":["A campground operator must not permit or allow a campfire to be set","will terminate on the 31"]},{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf","title":"Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049 (consolidated to December 15, 2025) (PDF)","section":"Schedule C, item 4","quotes":["Communal Campground Fire Permit $100.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fire_bans":{"label":"Fire bans","value":"The Fire Chief or any Fire Department officer may prohibit permitted fires when there are hazardous fire conditions, poor air quality, high wind or an air inversion. A communal campfire permit can also be suspended when the Provincial Wildfire Service issues a fire prohibition or area restriction. The Village points to BC Wildfire Service for current restrictions.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf","title":"Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)","section":"s. 6.1 and 6.2","quotes":["hazardous fire conditions, poor air quality, high wind conditions or an air","may be suspended upon issuance of a Provincial Wildfire Service Fire Prohibition"]},{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety","title":"Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs","section":"Community Safety page","quotes":["For the latest information on current wildfire activity, burning restrictions and air quality advisories, go to BC Wildfire Services."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"alternatives":{"label":"Instead of burning","value":"Yard waste goes in the weekly organics collection (green waste in the organics container, plus up to ten paper yard waste bags), or to the Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot green waste bin, the Parr Road Green Depot (Chilliwack) or the Bailey Landfill (Chilliwack).","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling","title":"Garbage & Recycling, Village of Harrison Hot Springs","section":"Garbage & Recycling page","quotes":["Organics collected weekly.","Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot (Green waste bin on location)","Parr Road Green Depot"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"fine":{"label":"Fine","value":"Open burning or kindling a fire: $500 ($490 early, $510 late). Using fireworks without a display permit, a tiki torch (where banned) or a sky lantern: $100. Communal campfire offences: $100 to $200.","short":"$500 ($490 early, $510 late)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)","section":"Schedule A","quotes":["Set, start or kindle fire or permit open burning of wood, wood 500.00 490.00 510.00","Use fireworks without display permit 100.00 90.00 110.00","Use or fly a sky lantern 100.00 90.00 110.00"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":"Village of Harrison Hot Springs Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf","title":"Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)","section":"s. 1","quotes":["Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017"]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-08"}}},"facts_summary":{"total":7,"stated":7,"matched":7,"none":0,"unknown":0},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nUnder the [Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf>), residential campfires and open burning are prohibited. You may not set an outdoor fire or burn wood, rubbish, garden refuse, tires, plastic or construction waste anywhere in the Village, including on any beach or foreshore of Harrison Lake, Harrison River or Miami River, apart from the exemptions in s. 4 (for example Fire Department training and Village public works).\n\nAllowed on private property:\n\n- A CSA or ULC approved liquid-fuel or gas outdoor fireplace, heater or fire pit with a flame no more than 15 cm tall (up to a 20 lb propane tank).\n- CSA or ULC approved electric or wood-pellet smokers.\n- Normal use of barbecues and hibachis for cooking.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Do not burn yard waste. Put it in the weekly organics collection (green waste in the organics container, plus up to ten paper yard-waste bags), or take it to the Agassiz Recycling & Bottle Depot green waste bin, the Parr Road Green Depot or the Bailey Landfill in Chilliwack. See the yard waste answer.\n2. For a campground, apply for a Communal Campfire permit ($100; it expires December 31).\n3. Check current provincial fire restrictions with BC Wildfire Service before any outdoor flame.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Residents cannot get a permit for backyard burning. Only campgrounds can get a Communal Campfire permit, for their patrons. Fireworks need a Display Permit (see the fireworks answer).\n- The Fire Chief or any Fire Department officer may prohibit permitted fires when there are hazardous fire conditions, poor air quality, high wind or an air inversion. A communal campfire permit can also be suspended when the Provincial Wildfire Service issues a fire prohibition or area restriction.\n- The Village's Community Safety page also mentions an Outdoor Campfire Permit form at the Village Office, but it says residential campfires are prohibited. Call 604-796-2171 to confirm.\n- Tickets under the Village's [Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855](<https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf>): $500 ($490 early, $510 late) for open burning or kindling a fire; communal campfire offences $100 to $200.","sources":[{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2021-10/Bylaw-1110-Open-Burning-and-Outdoor-Fire-Regulation.pdf","title":"Open Burning and Outdoor Fire Regulation Bylaw No. 1110, 2017 (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/about-us/community-safety","title":"Community Safety, Village of Harrison Hot Springs","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-01/Miscellaneous-Fee-Bylaw-No.-1049-%28Consolidated-to-December-15%2C-2025%29.pdf","title":"Miscellaneous Fee Bylaw No. 1049 (consolidated to December 15, 2025) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/sites/default/files/2026-04/Bylaw-855---Bylaw-Notice-Enforcement-Bylaw-%28Consolidated-%29-April-2026.pdf","title":"Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 855, 2006 (consolidated to April 7, 2026) (PDF)","accessed":"2026-11-08"},{"url":"https://www.harrisonhotsprings.ca/services/garbage-recycling","title":"Garbage & Recycling, Village of Harrison Hot Springs","accessed":"2026-11-08"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-08","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/harrison-hot-springs/backyard-fire/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/backyard-fire.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/harrison-hot-springs/backyard-fire.json"}}