Can I have a backyard fire? Do I need a burn permit?
In the Municipal District of Starland County, Alberta, open burning & fires rules are set by Bylaw 1060 Hamlet Burning Bylaw and 2 other bylaws, verified 2026-09-27. Fines: not less than $200.00 and not more than $5,000.00. A permit is required. Allowed conditions: Burnable debris only in hamlets; cooking/warming exempt permit; barrels covered, non-combustible, 4' from combustibles; fires supervised.
| permit required | yes | s. 3.2 |
| allowed conditions | Burnable debris only in hamlets; cooking/warming exempt permit; barrels covered, non-combustible, 4' from combustibles; fires supervised. | s. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 |
| fine range | not less than $200.00 and not more than $5,000.00 | s. 4.1 |
Regulates open burning within Starland County hamlets, setting permitted times, conditions, and prohibited materials for open fires.
| permit required | yes | s. 2 |
| permit issuer | Council, through its Soil Conservation Officer, or Assistant Soil Conservation Officer | s. 3 |
| fine range | not more than $5000 | s. 8 |
Regulates stubble burning activities within Starland County, establishing conditions and restrictions for agricultural burning of crop residue.
| permit required | yes | s. 8.1 |
| permit issuer | Council and/or those appointed by the Fire Marshall and further described as 'Fire Guardians' | s. 8.4 |
| allowed conditions | Incinerator fire, training fire, recreational fire, or with subsisting fire permit. | s. 13.1(h) |
| fine range | not less than $200.00 and not more than $5,000.00 | s. 14.1 |
General fire bylaw for Starland County (replaces Bylaws 1042 and 1158) governing fire safety, fire bans, and fire-related regulations county-wide.