Garden refuse and clearing fires in Qualicum Beach require a burning permit and are only allowed for properties in the Agricultural Land Reserve and that meet specific conditions.
During a provincial fire ban, all outdoor burning is prohibited. For further information please refer to the Outdoor Burning Bylaw.
Garden refuse fires are permitted on parcels of land that are 1.0 hectare or larger, within the Agricultural Land Reserve or have a Farm Class 09 status with BC Assessment. Please see the applications for details on under what conditions burning is permitted.
Applications can be submitted by:
Town Hall hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Agricultural clearing fires are permitted on parcels of land that are 1.0 hectare or larger, within the Agricultural Land Reserve or have a Farm Class 09 status with BC Assessment. Please see the applications for details on under what conditions burning is permitted.
Applications and payment must be submitted together, by one of the following methods:
Town Hall hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Yes! Barbeques are permitted.
Yes, as long as a person 19+ years of age or older is present, you’re burning clean, dry and seasoned firewood, and the fire does not emit heavy smoke or noxious odours. Do not burn garden refuse. Outdoor fireplaces must be located at least 3.0 metres from all neighbouring properties, buildings, overhead wiring, and highways. Burning is allowed between March 15 and November 1, as long as there are no fire bans.
An ‘outdoor fireplace’ means: a) a non-combustible appliance, covered by a grate, resting on a non-combustible surface and protected by a screen, built for containing a fire not larger than 0.5m in diameter and 0.5m in height, and includes a chiminea and fire ring; or b) a permanent structure made of rock, masonry, or metal, enclosed on a minimum of three sides and resting on a non-combustible surface, which structure provides a reasonable measure of safety from sparks.
Yes, if it is contained in an Outdoor Fireplace.
No. Provincial Legislation does not permit beach fires at any time.
Yes, if it is contained in an Outdoor Fireplace.
You can only burn garden refuse if you satisfy ALL the following criteria:
You can only burn for agricultural purposes if you satisfy ALL the following criteria:
