Open burning & fires — Sandy Beach, Alberta

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

Summer Village of Sandy Beach has 1 adopted bylaw on file, verified against the original document on 2026-06-08.

Open Burning Bylaw 03-2013 adopted bylaw
permit required True s. 7(a)
permit issuer Fire Chief, his designate and/or Peace Officer s. 3(a)
allowed conditions Recreational fires allowed without permit in compliant pits, fireplaces, or receptacles; supervised by adult over 18; extinguisher available; wind under 20KM/h; no nuisance smoke. s. 4(a), 4(b)-(i)
fine range $100.00 for first offence and $200.00 for second and subsequent offences Penalties (a)
scout note

Prohibits and controls open burning within the corporate limits of the Summer Village of Sandy Beach; defines permitted fire pit and fireplace use; requires fire permits issued by Fire Chief.

Machine-readable: open-burning.json · Official website: https://www.calgary.ca/parks/sandy-beach.html · Last verified 2026-06-08 · Open burning & fires in other municipalities