Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Okotoks, Alberta, allowed conditions: exhaust, fumes and smoke being emitted from the appliance are released vertically into the air above the roof line; fines: minimum fine... THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300)... maximum fine of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000. 00). Source: Venting of Solid Fuel Burning Appliances Bylaw 10-09, verified 2026-06-08.
Venting of Solid Fuel Burning Appliances Bylaw 10-09
adopted bylaw
allowed conditions
exhaust, fumes and smoke being emitted from the appliance are released vertically into the air above the roof line
s. 2.2
fine range
minimum fine... THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300)... maximum fine of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000. 00)
s. 4.1; s. 5.1
scout note
Controls venting of solid fuel burning appliances within the Town of Okotoks.