Peachland backyard fire and burning rules

Can I have a backyard fire or burn yard waste in Peachland?

Peachland, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Peachland, a campfire needs a permit from Municipal Hall under Fire Bylaw 1718. Burn only 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., attended, with dry seasoned wood, and never during a fire ban. Burning yard waste is allowed only on land of 1 hectare or more, with a permit.

Key facts

Backyard campfires	A campfire permit from Municipal Hall is required (Fire Bylaw 1718 s.14.1). Burn only 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., attended, dry seasoned wood only, no dense smoke, never during a fire ban. Bylaw campfire limit 1 m across and high; District page says fire pit 0.5 m maximum, 4 m clear space.Sources differ: Sources differ: the Good Neighbour Guide (2018 summary of Bylaw 2178) says campfires up to 1 m, more than 5 m from combustibles or the property line, with no mention of a permit; Fire Bylaw 1718 s. 14.1 and the District's Burning Regulations page require a campfire permit, and the page gives a 0.5 m fire pit with 4 m clear space. Good Neighbour Bylaw 2178 could not be read (scanned).Good Neighbour Guide (2018), Nuisance Smoke and Campfires (Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178); Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 14.1(i); Burning Regulations, Campfire Regulations · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording not exceeding one meter in diameter and one metre in height. Campfires must be must be situated more than 5 metres from any Campfires may not be lit when the Air Quality Index is greater than 3, the or a campfire between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., a Permit is required. Fire pit = 0.5 metres (50 centimetres) maximum Clear space around circumference = 4 metres from structures, tall grasses, shrubs and trees Once the campfire ban is in place then your permit is rescinded until the fall.
Burning yard waste	Only on land of 1 hectare (2.5 acres) or more, with a permit, burning dry untreated wood from the same land; no leaves or other compostables, no burn barrels. Burn between 7:00 a.m. and sunset, at least 30 m from property lines and buildings, never in Fair or Poor air quality. The District page says the burning season runs October to April 30.Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 8.3 to 8.6; Burning Regulations, Open Burning Season · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording No person shall cause or permit smoke from open burning except on land having an area of one hectare or more and in accordance with this Bylaw. a minimum separation of 30 meters shall be maintained between the location of a all burning shall be conducted and concluded between 7:00 a.m. and sunset of fires are prohibited during Fair or Poor air quality conditions as defined by the during the burning season which runs from runs from October to April 30th
Permit	Yes. Open burning permit (lots of 1 ha or more) or campfire permit, issued in person at Municipal Hall Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Site inspection for an outdoor burning permit is $20. Fire Department: 250-767-2841. Before burning, call the Outdoor Burning Hotline 1-855-262-2876.Burning Regulations, Permit Information; Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A, Permit Fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording are asked to stop by the office Monday to Friday 8 am - 4 pm and the permit will be issued. Before lighting any fire, eligible property owners with a valid permit MUST call the Toll-Free Outdoor Burning Hotline 1-855-262-2876 (BURN). Site Inspection for Outdoor Burning Permit $ 20.00
Fire bans	All fires are subject to local fire restrictions and can be cancelled at any time. Once a campfire ban is in place, campfire permits are rescinded until the fall. Check burning conditions daily after about 8 a.m. on the RDCO site or call the Outdoor Burning Hotline 1-855-262-2876.Burning Regulations, Campfire Regulations; Open Burning, Regional District of Central Okanagan, Check current burning conditions; Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), s. 8.6(viii) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Once the campfire ban is in place then your permit is rescinded until the fall. Current conditions are updated daily at approximately 8 a.m. all fires are subject to local fire restrictions and are subject to cancellation at any
Instead of burning	Curbside yard waste cart every second week, March 1 to December 31. Extra yard waste can go to the Asquith Road Transfer Station, 2640 Asquith Road, West Kelowna, or the Glenmore Landfill (fees apply). Backyard composting is also suggested.Yard Waste - (pickup months: March thru December) \| District of Peachland; Yard waste \| Regional District of Central Okanagan, Yard waste; Extra yard waste? · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording All residents on municipal curbside garbage collection will receive yard waste pick up every two weeks from March through December. Yard waste can be hauled directly to the Westside Residential Waste and Recycling Centre: Backyard composting Yard waste is collected every other week from March 1 to December 31. Haul extra yard waste to the Glenmore Landfill or the Asquith Road Transfer Station. Fees apply.
Fine	Bylaw notice $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for burning without an open burning permit, burning outside permitted hours, or breaking campfire rules (hours, ban, unseasoned wood, unattended). Bylaw 1718 also lets the District charge a minimum $300 for a repeat burn without a permit.Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Parts 7 and 9; Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), Schedule A, Rates and Fees item 3 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording Fail to Obtain Permit for Open Burning Open Burning Before 7:00 a.m. or After Campfire Burning before 7:00 a.m. or After Leaving a campfire or outdoor fireplace Burning Without a Fire Minimum $300.00 per
Bylaw	Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (a Bylaw to Establish the Regulations for Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control); campfires are also covered by Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 2178, Part 6Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), Title; Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020, Schedule A, Part 7 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06 Official wording A Bylaw to Establish the Regulations for Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718

How it works

Burning is regulated by the Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw 1718 and the District's Burning Regulations page. A campfire permit from Municipal Hall is required (s. 14.1). Burn only from 7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., attended, with dry seasoned wood only and no dense smoke. Open burning of yard waste needs a permit and is only for land of 1 hectare (2.5 acres) or more.

Steps

Get a campfire permit or open burning permit in person at Municipal Hall, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fire department is at 250-767-2841.
Before you light, call the Outdoor Burning Hotline at 1-855-262-2876 or check conditions daily after about 8 a.m. on the RDCO site.
For open burning, burn between 7 a.m. and sunset, at least 30 m from property lines and buildings, using dry untreated wood from the same land. Do not burn in Fair or Poor air quality.

Good to know

Campfire size differs between sources. The bylaw limit is 1 m across and high; the District page says a fire pit of 0.5 m maximum with 4 m clear space. Use the smaller figure or ask the District.
No leaves or other compostables, and no burn barrels or incinerators.
The District page says the burning season runs October to April 30. The bylaw does not state this.
All fires are subject to local fire restrictions and can be cancelled at any time. Once a campfire ban is in place, campfire permits are rescinded until the fall.
Fines: a bylaw notice is $100 ($90 if paid within 14 days; $110 if paid 28 days or more after receipt) for burning without a permit, outside permitted hours, or breaking campfire rules. The bylaw also lets the District charge a minimum of $300 for a repeat burn without a permit.
Instead of burning, use the curbside yard waste cart (see the yard waste answer).

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Burning Regulations, District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
Fire and Life Safety and Smoke Control Regulatory Bylaw No. 1718 (consolidated PDF), District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
Open Burning, Regional District of Central Okanagan (read 2026-11-06)
Bylaw Notice Enforcement Bylaw No. 2275, 2020 (PDF), District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
Good Neighbour Guide (2018), District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
Yard Waste - (pickup months: March thru December) | District of Peachland (read 2026-11-06)
Yard waste | Regional District of Central Okanagan (read 2026-11-06)

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