Open burning & fires — Waiparous, Alberta

Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?

In the Summer Village of Waiparous, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Designated Fire Guardian; allowed conditions: Open Air Fires require Fire Permit. Recreational Fires and Barbecues allowed if complying with construction, safety rules, and not under Fire Control Order.; fines: $400.00, $800.00. Source: Fire Safety Bylaw, verified 2026-06-08.

Fire Safety Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 9.2
permit issuer Designated Fire Guardian s. 2.1(f)
allowed conditions Open Air Fires require Fire Permit. Recreational Fires and Barbecues allowed if complying with construction, safety rules, and not under Fire Control Order. s. 5.1, s. 8.1, s. 9.2, s. 10.2
fine range $400.00, $800.00 Schedule A
scout note

Regulates fire safety within Waiparous Village, including fire prevention and response requirements.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.waiparous.ca · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities