Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Whitecourt, Alberta, permit required: True; permit issuer: Fire Chief or designate; allowed conditions: With a valid Fire Permit, or without permit for Town-approved Recreational Fire, Barbeque on property or approved public area, Fire Department training.; fines: not less than established in Schedule A - Fines, and not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000). Source: Fire Services Bylaw 1582, verified 2026-06-08.
| permit required | True | s. 7.3 |
| permit issuer | Fire Chief or designate | s. 8.4 |
| allowed conditions | With a valid Fire Permit, or without permit for Town-approved Recreational Fire, Barbeque on property or approved public area, Fire Department training. | s. 7.3, s. 7.4, s. 7.5 |
| fine range | not less than established in Schedule A - Fines, and not exceeding ten thousand dollars ($10,000) | s. 16.3 |
Regulates fire services and open burning within Whitecourt.