We live in a community where people live closely together and air quality can vary. Regulations on open burning, campfires, and outdoor cooking are in place to:
- Respect neighbours,
- Reduce particulate matter in the air (or limit emissions to when the air quality is appropriate), and
- Reduce fire hazards.
This is a summary of regulations on Open Burning, Campfires, and Outdoor Cooking in the City of Enderby. A complete description can be found in the bylaw linked at the bottom. Different regulations apply outside of City limits.
Campfires, Outdoor Fireplaces, and Outdoor Cooking
You CAN have:
- An Outdoor Fireplace used for cooking, providing heat or providing light. This is a secured container, which is commercially manufactured, certified by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) or a similar entity, and designed with a chamber to hold an outdoor fire, used for heat, light, or cooking purposes.
- A Natural Gas or Propane Firepit.
- A Barbecue or Grill using propane, natural gas or charcoal for outdoor cooking.
Campfires are not allowed except in regulated campgrounds.
Open Burning
Open Burning is not allowed unless you obtain a permit through City Hall.
Category 2 Open Burning is an open fire, excluding a campfire, that burns piled material no larger than two metres high and three metres wide, or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares (2000 square metres) in size.
Category 3 Open Burning is a fire that burns material in piles larger than two metres high and three metres wide, windrows, or grass over an larger than 0.2 hectares (2000 square metres) in size.
These are the reasons why a permit may be issued:
- accumulated from urban interface clearing,
- accumulated from agricultural pruning,
- accumulated from land clearing,
- to remove a fire hazard, or
- for a special public function
Even with a permit, you cannot burn while there is an open burning ban or inadequate ventilation index. There are others terms and conditions associated with a burning permit, so please read it carefully.
If you are not eligible for a permit, please dispose of yard and garden waste through means other than burning. RDNO landfills accept yard and garden waste for free, year-round.
For a complete description of regulations please refer to the City of Enderby Good Neighbour Bylaw No. 1517, 2013.
Last Updated on July 29, 2022.