Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Legal, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Recreational Fire in Approved Fire Pit supervised by adult, flame height <= 90cm. Exemptions for Fire Services, incinerators, industrial districts.; fines: not less than the specified penalty established in Schedule "A"; not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). Source: Fire Bylaw #05-2022, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Bylaw #05-2022
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 9.2
permit issuer
Fire Chief
s. 2.1(p)
allowed conditions
Recreational Fire in Approved Fire Pit supervised by adult, flame height <= 90cm. Exemptions for Fire Services, incinerators, industrial districts.
s. 9.5; s. 9.6
fine range
not less than the specified penalty established in Schedule "A"; not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00)
s. 23.1
scout note
Establishes fire services and regulates open burning and fireworks permitting within the Town of Legal; authorizes recovery of fees and expenses.