June 15, 2009 - District of Mission

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From: Larry Watkinson
Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 10:00 AM
To: Dennis Clark
Cc: Ian Fitzpatrick
Subject: Open Burning
Hello Dennis, as per your request please read below research on the District of Maple Ridge, Abbotsford, and both
Langley's approach to back yard fire pits and other forms of permissible burning in urban areas.
Maple Ridge: Maple ridge residents are permitted to have outdoor fire pit fire year round if they live outside the urban
city core and live within the "Area open to Burning" which is outlined clearly on the districts map schedule "A" of the
bylaw. Backyard burning for disposal of yard trimmings etc. are permitted in the spring and fall of each year, a permit is
required and is valid for the period of April 15 th to May 15 or for the period of October 15 to November 15 th costing
$25.00 issued by fire department. Other Specific regulations are required to be met outlined clearly in the permit
issued in regards to backyard/campfires, all must be met including the Legislation on Waste Management Act R.S.B.C.
1996 Chap. 482 open burning smoke control regulation.
Abbotsford: No burning is permitted within the City of Abbotsford including rural areas. However, some rural residents
still have small fire pits against the bylaw.
Langley Township: No fire pits are permitted, however outdoor burning is permitted in the month of April and from
September 15 to the end of October under the following conditions: no person shall burn materials which are not
indigenous (natural growth and vegetation) to the site where the burning occurs. What they can burn is: Leaves,
branches, and other vegetation that grows on their property. What they can't burn is any materials hauled onto the
property from another site. Burning permits are required for all outdoor burning in Langley. Burning permits cost
$20.00.
No outdoor burning is permitted any time of year in the urban areas of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Fort Langley,
Brookswood, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby, burning permits must be kept available at the burning site.
Land clearing permits are required for all land clearing operations that involve open air burning. A Fire Department site
inspection is required before a permit can be issued. In some instances, the Fire Department may require the use of
forced air fans to accelerate burning. They must also obtain permission from Metro Vancouver.
Langley City: No outdoor open burning is permitted within the City of Langley including fire pits. The Fire Department
will action any reported fires that are in contravention of the bylaw.
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