Kelowna backyard fire and burning rules

Thinking about a campfire or fire pit? Know the rules, most fires and wood‑burning appliances aren’t allowed in Kelowna.

Planning to burn yard waste? Know the rules, apply for an open burning permit and check burn day conditions before you start.

## Get an open burning permit If your property is larger than 1 hectare (2.47 acres), you may qualify for an open burning permit. Burning without a permit or breaking permit conditions can result in fines of up to $2,000. Apply for a permit Apply through the Kelowna Fire Department: * Walk-in only: Fire Station 1, 2255 Enterprise Way * A $20 permit fee applies.

A permit is always required.

Even with a permit, you must check conditions every day you plan to burn.

The RDCO provides curbside cart collection for yard waste from single family dwellings in the the City of Kelowna, City of West Kelowna, District of Peachland, District of Lake Country and Electoral Area East. Yard waste is collected every other week from March 1 to December 31.

## Get an open burning permit If your property is larger than 1 hectare (2.47 acres), you may qualify for an open burning permit. Burning without a permit or breaking permit conditions can result in fines of up to $2,000.

BYLAW NO. 10760 REVISED: March 2, 2026 CONSOLIDATED FOR CONVENIENCE TO INCLUDE: BYLAW NO. 11116, 11747, 12414 & 12869 FIRE & LIFE SAFETY BYLAW WHEREAS the Community Charter S.B.C. 2003, c. 26, as amended from time to time, provides that a

4.1 Permit Required 4.1.1 Every person must obtain a permit issued by the Fire Chief or designate to do any of the following: a) installation and removal of gasoline, diesel or oil tanks or dispensing pumps; b) store flammable or combustible liquids in stationary or underground tanks; c) use open flames for display purposes; d) discharge, fire or set off any consumer fireworks or display fireworks as defined under Schedule “A”, attached to and forming part of this Bylaw; e) start or permit a fire of any kind whatsoever in the open air unless otherwise permitted within this Bylaw;