Open burning & fires — Barnwell, Alberta

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Village of Barnwell, Alberta, allowed conditions: Fires allowed in outdoor fireplaces, firepits, or portable receptacles complying with construction, placement, wind (under 30km/h), time (not midnight-8am), and material restrictions.; fines: Schedule "A": $100.00-$1,000.00; s. G.2: up to $10,000.00. Source: Open Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.

Open Burning Bylaw adopted bylaw
allowed conditions Fires allowed in outdoor fireplaces, firepits, or portable receptacles complying with construction, placement, wind (under 30km/h), time (not midnight-8am), and material restrictions. s. C 1), 2), 3); s. B 2), 3), 4)
fine range Schedule "A": $100.00-$1,000.00; s. G.2: up to $10,000.00 Schedule "A"; s. G.2
scout note

Regulates open burning within the Village of Barnwell, setting restrictions and permit requirements.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.barnwell.ca · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities