Acreage & Farm Fire Permits

Types of Fires Permitted

The following fires will only be permitted on land parcels greater than one acre:

  • Burn barrels and incinerators are permitted with an annual permit.
  • Burn piles of permitted materials, less than 3.6 m x 3.6 m x 1.6 m high, may be burnt any time of year with the issuance of a permit.
  • Large brush piles, windrow piles and structure fires are piles larger than 12'L x 12'W x 6'H. These types of fires are only permitted from December 1 - March 31, they require a site inspection from Emergency Services staff prior to a permit being issued. Permits are issued for 30 days or until March 31 and can be issued on-site.

Applying for a Fire Permit

The following process is for Brush, Brush Piles, Stubble, Windrows and Burning Barrels. Before starting this process, please review all the requirements and conditions for Acreage & Farm Fire Permits.

  1. Download and complete the Fire Permit Application Form
  2. Submit Fire Permit Application: Email your completed Fire Permit Application to firepermits@stalbert.ca
  3. Permit Application Review: A Fire Prevention Officer will review your application and may do an on-site inspection of the site.
  4. Permit Issued: Your fire permit number will be issued within five business days. 

Requirements

  • You must obtain a fire permit number and adhere to all permit conditions.
  • Permits will only be issued for parcels greater than one acre.
  • Fire Services must inspect the burn site before a permit is issued.
  • No permits will be issued before December 1 or after March 31 for Brush Pile and Windrow Burns.
  • Burning barrel permits must be renewed annually.
  • Stubble or grass fire burns are generally prohibited and will only be issued at the utmost discretion of the Fire Prevention Officer with any additional conditions as deemed necessary.
  • You must call your fire permit number into St. Albert Fire Services dispatch (780 459 7021) at the START of your burn and when it is EXTINGUISHED.

Note: Fire permits are void when a Fire Ban is declared.

Conditions

  • Winds must be less than 15km per hour when burning.
  • Sufficient tools, equipment and quantities of water readily available for the size of the burn being conducted.
  • When burning in a burn barrel, barrel must be constructed of non-combustible material, free of damage, covered with a metal mesh screen with openings no more than 13mm, be located on a non-combustible base and be located at least 3 meters away from property lines or any combustibles.
  • Take precautions to ensure the fire is attended to, and under control, at all times.
  • You are responsible for conducting a fire that is safe.
  • Smoke must not impair visibility on a roadway or highway.
  • Consideration must be given to neighbours to avoid physical discomfort.
  • Ensure your fire is completely extinguished.

 


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Last edited: May 15, 2024