Residential Campfire Permit

First Name

Last Name

Civic Address (Registered property - street number, street name and unit number (if applicable)

Mailing Address

Email address (to receive copy of permit)

Phone Number

Only clean, seasoned firewood - (NO lumber, plywood, leaves, yard waste, construction material waste, tree, hedge or grass clippings) is permitted to be burned.

Campfires must be on the registered property and are to be no larger than ½ metre in diameter or height.

The permit holder shall have an adult (19 yrs or older) in attendance until the fire is completely extinguished and is responsible for damages caused by the fire to the other person(s) and or property.

The permit holder is responsible for ensuring the campfire is continuously supervised and controlled by a competent adult equipped with and knowledgeable in the use of extinguishing equipment and materials.

A water supply must be provided with the ability to completely extinguish the fire.

Winds must be less than 15km an hour. NOTE: At 15 km leaves and twigs are constantly moving and a light flag is extended. At 19 km dust rises from dry ground.

Burning shall be conducted a minimum of 3m (10 ft.) away from dry grass, underbrush, standing or felled timber, buildings and other combustible material. Smoke from the campfire must not create a nuisance to other persons in the vicinity.

Must be contained within a fire pit, constructed on mineral soil or within an acceptable outdoor burning appliance.

This permit may be cancelled by a Fire Officer at any time.

Violation of this permit, by the PERMIT HOLDER constitutes a violation of the District of Squamish Fire Services By-law No. 2314-2014. The PERMIT HOLDER may be liable for costs associated to a fire department response.

A copy of this permit must be available for viewing by a fire officer on request.

Residential Campfire Permit

Permit Holder's Information

Permit Conditions

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. By agreeing to these conditions and registering your residential property, you the permit holder are acknowledging that you have read, understood, and will abide by the rules and regulations of this permit.

Persons who do not comply with Section 11.1 (b) of the District of Squamish Fire Service Bylaw No.2314, 2014 may be subject to a $250.00 fine as per Schedule V of the Municipal Ticket Information Bylaw No.1832, 2004.

Please be advised; if and when an open fire ban for the District of Squamish boundaries occurs, you will be notified by email. At that time your campfire permit will be under suspension until further notice.

Failure to comply with this prohibition and restrictions may result in a fine for each individual on scene.