Open Burning, open flame fires, or any fire which releases embers into the air is never permitted in Richmond at any time, in any location, without a permit.

Please report these types of fires by calling 9-1-1

Bylaw 8771 states:

2.7.3 A person must not light or operate any barbeque or fire in any public park or school ground: 

(a) when a fire ban is in effect; 

(b) in a bog or wetland area; or 

(c) in an environmentally sensitive area. 

In addition to Section 2.7.3, a person must not light or operate: 

(a) an open flame or wood stove, camp stove or barbeque pursuant to the Fire Protection and Life Safety Bylaw No. 8306, as amended or replaced from time to time; 

(b) a charcoal stove, camp stove or barbeque; or 

(c) a natural gas or propane fuelled camp stove or barbeque: 

(i) in an area not designated for such activity: 

(ii) in an enclosed space or facility; 

(iii) on an artificial or synthetic playing surface; or 

(iv) on a dock or pier; in any public park or school ground

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