Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the City of Martensville, Saskatchewan, permit required: False; permit issuer: the City; allowed conditions: Contained in non-combustible receptacle with screen; fuel charcoal or seasoned wood only; reasonably supervised; adequately ventilated; not in windy conditions creating running fire.; fines: $250 first offence; $500 second; $500–$10,000 individual or $25,000 corporation third/subsequent offence. Source: Fire Prevention Bylaw, verified 2026-06-13.
| permit required | False | s. 18(1) |
| permit issuer | the City | s. 18(7) |
| allowed conditions | Contained in non-combustible receptacle with screen; fuel charcoal or seasoned wood only; reasonably supervised; adequately ventilated; not in windy conditions creating running fire. | s. 18(1)–(5) |
| fine range | $250 first offence; $500 second; $500–$10,000 individual or $25,000 corporation third/subsequent offence | s. 45(2)(a)–(c) |
City of Martensville Bylaw No. 13-2022 establishing a fire prevention bylaw.