Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Town of Okotoks, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Venting of Solid Fuel Burning Appliances Bylaw 10-09, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: minimum fine... THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300)... maximum fine of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000. 00). Allowed conditions: exhaust, fumes and smoke being emitted from the appliance are released vertically into the air above the roof line.
| allowed conditions | exhaust, fumes and smoke being emitted from the appliance are released vertically into the air above the roof line | s. 2.2 |
| fine range | minimum fine... THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300)... maximum fine of TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS ($10,000. 00) | s. 4.1; s. 5.1 |
Controls venting of solid fuel burning appliances within the Town of Okotoks.