Open Air Burning

Outdoor Burning

Outdoor burning is prohibited except for the following 2018 burning seasons:

March 1, 2018 – April 30, 2018
and
October 1, 2018 – November 30, 2018

Outdoor burning is only permitted in agricultural zones. Fines of $250 or more may be levied under the fire regulation bylaw for outdoor burning in violation of these regulations. Please confirm with the Bylaw Department at 604.793.2908 for proper zoning.

Burning outside of those designated seasons is prohibited.

Burning restrictions do not apply to gas fueled appliances such as BBQ’s, or outdoor gas heaters. Certified gas fired outdoor fireplace appliances are permitted as long as all clearances are being met.

Open Air Burning Bylaw

Effective March 3, 2008 a new outdoor burning bylaw was approved by City Council. Some of the major changes from the previous bylaw are:

Land clearing burning has been eliminated.
Open air burning is reduced to 2 separate seasons per year (Apply online for your burning permit)

March 1 to April 30
October 1 to November 30

Burning is only permitted when the Environment Canada ventilation index is good or fair. For the current venting index, contact the Bylaw Department at 604.793.2908 or check our website.
Burning restrictions do not apply to gas fueled appliances such as BBQ’s or outdoor heaters.
Burning is only permitted between the hours of 7:00am and 10:00pm.
An adult must be present at all times during the burn.
Bylaw violations will result in fines ranging from $250 - $1000 per offence.

Additional information and requirements are available from the City of Chilliwack Bylaw Dept at 604.793.2908 or the Fire Dept at 604.792.8713. You can also review bylaw "Open Air Burning Regulation Bylaw No. 3511" in the bylaw section of the website.

The Ministry of Forests and Range and BC Parks also provide information related open air burning on provincial land:

Burning Permits Online

Apply for your burning permit online! Through our online system, your address will automatically determine if you are eligible for a permit in your area and only properties zoned for burning will be issued permits.

The spring burning season is March 1 - April 30 and the fall burning season is October 1 - November 30. Please visit www.mychilliwack.com or visit the Bylaw Department at City Hall to obtain your burning permit.

For additional information, please email mailto:info@chilliwack.com or call the Bylaw Department at 604.793.2908 or the Fire Department at 604.792.8713.

City of Chilliwack - Open Air Burning
The venting index is provided by the Ministry of Environment . We are currently unable to determine the venting index for today. You can try accessing the venting index from the Ministry of Environment or by contacting the Lower Mainland Region Environmental Protection Division (Phone: 604-582-5200). The Ministry of Environment has set up a central, toll-free number (1-888-281-2992) for all parts of the province. It provides the Venting Index forecast and an air quality report for each region.

The venting index is provided by the Ministry of Environment

We are currently unable to determine the venting index for today. You can try accessing the venting index from the Ministry of Environment or by contacting the Lower Mainland Region Environmental Protection Division (Phone: 604-582-5200).

The Ministry of Environment has set up a central, toll-free number (1-888-281-2992) for all parts of the province. It provides the Venting Index forecast and an air quality report for each region.

Chilliwack Weather Forecast from Environment Canada Issued Saturday October 20, 2018 at 16:00 PDT
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