Open burning & fires — Gibbons, Alberta

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

Town of Gibbons has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Community Standards Bylaw PI 2/18 adopted bylaw
permit required True Part III, s. 1(a): "No person shall permit a fire within the Town unless a permit has been obtained"
permit issuer Fire Chief Part III, s. 1(a): "a permit has been obtained for burnable debris purposes from the Fire Chief"
allowed conditions Cooking food with portable appliance, portable fire receptacles, burning in outdoor fireplaces attached to dwelling, Town campgrounds with approved facilities, and acceptable fire pits are exempt from permit. Part III, s. 1(b): exemptions list (i)–(v)
fine range First offence $250.00; second offence $500.00; third and subsequent offences $750.00; maximum $10,000.00 Appendix "B", Part V, s. 2 (i–iii); Part V, s. 2(a): "not exceeding $10,000.00"
scout note

Regulates conduct on private and public properties including outdoor fires, fire pits, unsightly premises, snow removal, and general community nuisances. Passed third reading 14 February 2018.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: http://www.gibbons.ca · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities