Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Claresholm, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate; allowed conditions: Permit required. Agricultural Transitional or Direct Control zones. Supervised by adult. Wind under 15 km/hr. Notify dispatch 1 hour prior. No burning 10pm-7am. Class A combustibles only.; fines: not less than $300.00 and not more than $10,000.00. Source: Fire Protection Bylaw #1782, verified 2026-06-08.
| permit required | True | s. 8.8 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief or designate | s. 8.4 |
| allowed conditions | Permit required. Agricultural Transitional or Direct Control zones. Supervised by adult. Wind under 15 km/hr. Notify dispatch 1 hour prior. No burning 10pm-7am. Class A combustibles only. | s. 8.3, 8.5 |
| fine range | not less than $300.00 and not more than $10,000.00 | s. 14.9 |
Governs fire protection services and open burning regulation within the Town of Claresholm.