Open burning & fires — Drayton Valley, Alberta

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

In the Town of Drayton Valley, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by 2013-08-P – Outdoor Restriction Bylaw, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: $250 to $5000. A permit is required. Permit issuer: Fire Chief.

2013-08-P – Outdoor Restriction Bylaw adopted bylaw

permit required	yes	s. 3.1
permit issuer	Fire Chief	s. 7.7
allowed conditions	With Burning Permit; or exempted approved fire pit, barbecue, ceremonial brazier, town container, training fires, licensed incinerator.	s. 3.1; s. 4.1
fine range	$250 to $5000	Schedule "A"; s. 5.1

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Regulates outdoor burning and fire restrictions within Drayton Valley.

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