Burning Regulations
NOTICE: Recreational Fire Pit Renewal for 2012
Please note that the District of Mission Burning Bylaw 2975-1996 is currently under review; therefore the Fire Department is not issuing any new “annual” recreational fire pits at this time.
Please note that if you purchased a Recreational Fire Pit Permit in 2010 / 2011 your expiry date has been extended until futher notice. Therefore you will be permitted to continue to use your fire pit until further notice at no additional cost. Existing permit holders will be advised of changes via email or mail and notification may be posted in the local newspaper.
If you did not purchase a Recreational Fire Pit in 2010 / 2011 you are not permitted to use one at this time. Please contact the Mission Fire/Rescue Service for further information at 604 820-3794 (monday to friday 8 am to 4:30 pm)
BACKYARD BURNING WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF MISSION
Backyard burning of debris is strictly regulated by the Mission Burning Bylaw. Garbage pick up areas in Mission are not permitted to burn yard debris at any time. (see details and restrictions below)
The District of Mission through Burning Bylaw 2975-1996 regulates all outdoor burning within the Municipal boundaries.
Effective July 1, 2008 the following applies to Mission residents: Note that burning of landclearing debris of any kind is not permitted in the District of Mission.
| Type of Burning | Dates Permitted | Permit | Conditions |
| Recreational Backyard Fire Pits |
Under review All year long |
Under review | Fire pits must be registered with the Mission Fire/Rescue Service prior to use)Recreational Use Only (i.e. cooking, campfires) |
| Special Occasion Ceremonial fires | All year long | Registration required at Fire Dept. | Mission Fire/Rescue Service approval required |
| Open Burning of Yard Debris(garbage pick up areas) | Not permitted | Not permitted | Not permitted in garbage pick up areas. |
| Open Burning of Yard Debris (tree prunings, twigs, branches, etc)(non garbage pick up areas) | April 1 to April 30andNov. 1 to Nov. 30 | No permit required | Burning piles to be kept to a max. of 3×3 feet (1m). Burning piles to be located a minimum of 15 feet (5m) from structures or combustibles. |
| Landclearing | Prohibited | Prohibited | Not permitted in the District of Mission |
| Construction/DebrisDemolition WasteGarbage | Prohibited | Prohibited | Contact the District of Mission Environmental Technician at 604 820-3736 for alternative methods of disposal. |
| District of Mission Burning Bans | District of Mission Burning Bans are usually activated whenever hot, dry weather conditions exist. Notification will be posted in the local paper or on this web site. |
Prohibitions / Restrictions
The burning of Construction debris, demolition waste and garbage is strictly prohibited by the District of Mission and the Ministry of Environment. For other prohibitions please read the District of Mission Burning Bylaw 2975-1996.No person shall continue to burn if it is the cause of an unreasonable nuisance to any other person in the neighbourhood because of drifting smoke, ash or an unpleasant odour.To inquire about burning or make a complaint, contact the Mission Fire/Rescue Service 24 hour phone line at (604) 826-2313.
Burning Complaints During Business Hours
Burning complaints can be made during business hours by contacting the Mission Fire/Rescue Service at (604) 826-2313.
Burning Complaints After Business Hours
Burning complaints can be made after business hours by calling (604) 826-2313 and leaving a voice message. Please provide an exact address of the location where the burning is taking place, along with your name and phone number. Staff will respond to your message by contacting you by phone on the next business day.
For burning complaints of a serious nature, please contact 911 and make your report.