The fire permit season runs all year round and fire permits are required for all types of burning.
To obtain a free fire permit:
• Go online Fire Permits – Online Fire Permits
• Visit Sturgeon South, 25228 Twp 552
• Visit Sturgeon County Centre at 9613-100 Street, Morinville, AB
• Contact any Sturgeon County Council member
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Failure to obtain a fire permit or to follow permit conditions may result in a fine being issued. Also, the land owner/occupant may be responsible to pay the associated costs of Emergency Services should they respond.
Responsible Burning
All open fires and burning barrels, with the exception of campfires used for warming or cooking purposes, are permitted on lots larger than one acre. Responsible burning involves more than just applying for a fire permit. It’s important to know what is acceptable to burn and what is not; and to ensure the fire is under control at all times.
Fireworks Purchase & Possession and Fireworks Discharge require a permit year round.
Things to remember before you burn:
Winds must be less than 15km per hour.
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.
You must obtain a fire permit and adhere to all of its conditions.
Take precautions to ensure the fire is under control at all times.
You are responsible for conducting a fire that is safe.
You must attend your fire at all times.
Smoke must not impair visibility on a roadway or highway
Consideration must be given to neighbours to avoid physical discomfort.
Please ensure your fire is completely extinguished.
Fire permits may be withdrawn if environmental conditions change.
Fire permits will not be issued when a County-wide fire ban is in effect.
Non-owners wishing to obtain a fire permit must provide written permission from the landowner. If you are interested in obtaining free Fire Smart hazard assessment booklets for your home and property, please contact Sturgeon County Protective Services at
780-939-8400.
What you can burn…
“Burnable Debris” means all inflammable waste other than prohibited debris and includes but is not limited to:
Straw and stubble
Grass and weeds, leaves and tree prunings
Wooden materials, which do not contain wood preservatives, from construction or demolition of buildings.
What you can’t burn…
“Prohibited Debris” means any inflammable waste that when burned, may result in the release of toxic substances atmosphere and includes but is not limited to:
Animal carcass and manure
Non-wooden material
Waste material from building or construction sites
Wood products containing substances for the purpose of preserving wood
Combustible material
Tires
Rubber or plastic
Used oil
Fireworks Safety
Fireworks Permit
If you plan on celebrating on any of the upcoming long weekends with an amateur fireworks display, you require a permit. You can apply on-line for your permit or by obtaining a permit from an approved low hazard fireworks vendor in Sturgeon County. Please contact Sturgeon County Emergency Services, 780-939-8400 for information on the All Class Fireworks Bylaw and necessary permits.
Fireworks Safety Tips:
Get your permit;
Don’t let children play with fireworks;
Steer clear of others — fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction;
Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby;
Light one firework at a time;
Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the trash can.
Vendors wishing to sell low hazard fireworks can contact Sturgeon County Fire Chief/Manager of Protective Services, Pat Mahoney at 780-939-8411 to obtain required information on becoming an approved vendor.
