Open burning & fires — Carbon, Alberta
Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Carbon, Alberta, allowed conditions: Supervised by responsible adult 18+, safe manner, burnable debris only, 2m from combustible structure, confined pit <=3ft diameter, flame height <=0.9997m.; fines: $100.00, $200.00, $250.00, $500.00; plus Cost Recovery $250.00 per hour. Source: Bylaw 2020-835 Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw 2020-835 Burning Bylaw
adopted bylaw
| allowed conditions |
Supervised by responsible adult 18+, safe manner, burnable debris only, 2m from combustible structure, confined pit <=3ft diameter, flame height <=0.9997m. |
s. 3.1, s. 3.2, s. 3.7, s. 3.8 |
| fine range |
$100.00, $200.00, $250.00, $500.00; plus Cost Recovery $250.00 per hour |
Schedule 'A' |
scout note
Regulates open burning within the Village of Carbon, including permitted materials, conditions, and prohibited burning.