Open burning & fires — Airdrie, Alberta

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

In the City of Airdrie, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Fire Services Bylaw, B-18/2018 Consolidation, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than Two Hundred Fifty ($250) Dollars and not more than Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

Fire Services Bylaw, B-18/2018 Consolidation adopted bylaw
permit required yes s. 7.1
permit issuer Fire Chief s. 9.1
allowed conditions Cooking with portable appliances, recreational burning in acceptable fire pits/fireplaces, dwelling fireplaces, City parks, licensed incinerators, or Fire Department training. s. 7.3
fine range not less than Two Hundred Fifty ($250) Dollars and not more than Two Thousand Five Hundred ($2,500) Dollars s. 11.2
scout note

Consolidated bylaw governing fire services, fire prevention, and open burning regulations in the City of Airdrie.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.airdrie.ca · Last verified 2026-09-27 · Open burning & fires across Alberta · Open burning & fires in other municipalities