Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Hinton, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Chief Fire Officer; allowed conditions: Open Air Fire with permit burning Burnable Debris; Recreational fires in Acceptable Fire Pits/Fireplaces with clean fuel, sober adult present, extinguishing means available.; fines: fine not exceeding $10,000.00 plus court costs. Source: Fire Services Bylaw 2000, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Services Bylaw 2000
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 6.1
permit issuer
Chief Fire Officer
s. 7.4
allowed conditions
Open Air Fire with permit burning Burnable Debris; Recreational fires in Acceptable Fire Pits/Fireplaces with clean fuel, sober adult present, extinguishing means available.
s. 6.1, s. 6.3
fine range
fine not exceeding $10,000.00 plus court costs
s. 14.2
scout note
Governs fire services and fire safety regulations including open burning restrictions within the Town of Hinton.