Fire Ban

There are no fire bans currently in effect.

Fire Codes and Bylaws

• Fire Protection Bylaw
• Building Bylaw
• BC Fire Code
• BC Building Code
• Fire Services Act
• Technical Safety BC

Fireworks

Please see Section 26 of the Fire Protection Bylaw for Fireworks regulations.

Go to the City Bylaw page.

OUTDOOR BURNING

Open burning of yard waste, construction materials or garbage is a potential fire hazard. It also impacts the air quality in our region. New Westminster Fire Protection Bylaw 6940 prohibits the open air burning of any garden refuse, any and all waste material from construction sites or any land clearing materials.