Open burning & fires — Carbon, Alberta

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

In the Village of Carbon, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Bylaw 2020-835 Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100.00, $200.00, $250.00, $500.00; plus Cost Recovery $250.00 per hour. Allowed conditions: Supervised by responsible adult 18+, safe manner, burnable debris only, 2m from combustible structure, confined pit <=3ft diameter, flame height <=0.9997m.

Bylaw 2020-835 Burning Bylaw adopted bylaw
allowed conditions Supervised by responsible adult 18+, safe manner, burnable debris only, 2m from combustible structure, confined pit <=3ft diameter, flame height <=0.9997m. s. 3.1, s. 3.2, s. 3.7, s. 3.8
fine range $100.00, $200.00, $250.00, $500.00; plus Cost Recovery $250.00 per hour Schedule 'A'
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Regulates open burning within the Village of Carbon, including permitted materials, conditions, and prohibited burning.

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