Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipal District of Westlock County, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Guardian; allowed conditions: Acceptable Burning Barrel, Fire Pit, Recreational Fire, Smudge Fire if supervised, controlled, flame height does not exceed ninety (90) centimetres. Barbeques allowed during Fire Ban.; fines: not less than the specified penalty established in Schedule "A"; not exceeding $10,000.00. Source: Fire Protection Bylaw 56-2024, verified 2026-06-08.
Fire Protection Bylaw 56-2024
adopted bylaw
permit required
True
s. 7.1
permit issuer
Fire Guardian
s. 5.5.2
allowed conditions
Acceptable Burning Barrel, Fire Pit, Recreational Fire, Smudge Fire if supervised, controlled, flame height does not exceed ninety (90) centimetres. Barbeques allowed during Fire Ban.
s. 6.4, s. 12.6
fine range
not less than the specified penalty established in Schedule "A"; not exceeding $10,000.00
s. 20.1
scout note
Governs fire services and open burning in Westlock County. Bylaw 56-2024. Requires fire permits for all open burning; establishes fire control order authority.