Open burning & fires — Chauvin, Alberta

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

In the Village of Chauvin, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Bylaw 2020-05 – Fire Burning Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $100.00 to $500.00. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Development Officer or Fire Chief.

Bylaw 2020-05 – Fire Burning Bylaw adopted bylaw
permit required yes "be burned any Burnable Debris unless such person holds a Burning Permit"
permit issuer Development Officer or Fire Chief "issued by the Development Officer or Fire Chief"
allowed conditions Cooking food using a barbeque requires no permit; acceptable fire pits allowed with responsible adult present and fire suppression means on-site. "a permit shall not be required under this Bylaw to conduct the cooking of food using a Barbeque"
fine range $100.00 to $500.00 "Burning without Permit"; "Use of Fire Pit without Permit"
scout note

Controls and regulates burning, fire pits, and fireworks within the Village of Chauvin; year 2020.

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