Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Village of Stirling, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Village Fire Chief; allowed conditions: Open fire in R-L/A zones with permit, 9am-11pm, wind <20km/h, Class A combustibles. Fire Pits allowed if contained, 3m from structures, supervised.; fines: Schedule 'B' MINIMUM PENALTY $250.00 to $1,500.00; double/triple for repeat offences. Source: Bylaw 491 – Revised Fire Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.
Bylaw 491 – Revised Fire Bylaw
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 12.2
permit issuer
Village Fire Chief
s. 12.2
allowed conditions
Open fire in R-L/A zones with permit, 9am-11pm, wind <20km/h, Class A combustibles. Fire Pits allowed if contained, 3m from structures, supervised.
s. 12.2; s. 12.3; s. 12.4
fine range
Schedule 'B' MINIMUM PENALTY $250.00 to $1,500.00; double/triple for repeat offences
Schedule "B"; s. 19.7; s. 19.8
scout note
Regulates fire services, open burning, and fire safety requirements in the Village of Stirling.