If you believe a burning fire is dangerous, call 911 and Fire Rescue Services will respond immediately.

The city may contact you to appear as a witness, if the matter goes to court.

The officer may issue an order, which allows the City to fix the problem and bill the property owner for the cost.

The bylaw officer may issue a warning notice with directions to remedy the problem within a specified time frame or issue a bylaw ticket with a $250 fine depending on the circumstances.

The officer investigates your complaint within 4 business days.

A file is created specifying your concerns.

Provide your name, address, phone number and the details of your concern in case your testimony is required in court.Īfter you call 311, the City takes these steps to help with your issue:.

Record the address of the violation and a description of the problem if you can't resolve it directly with your neighbour.

Discuss the concern directly with your neighbour.

Never empty the ashes directly into a trash can. Place the container away from anything that can burn. Empty the ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid that is used only for the ashes.

Dispose of ashes before they have cooled.Before you leave the pit, make sure that there is no heat, glow or flame remaining. Apply water to all coals or remaining flames. Make sure to put it out completely before leaving it unattended. Always have a hose, bucket of water or shovel with dirt or sand nearby to put out the fire.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) advises citizens to never leave a fire unattended, even for a short period of time.įor gas fire pits, be sure to turn off the fuel source after use. The provincial department of Sustainable Resource Development provides information about every Alberta Fire Ban. Fire Safetyīefore starting a fire, check to make sure there are no fire bans in your area. It is also important to limit the noise from around the fire pit, especially late at night. Make sure that your fire is small and burning clean, dry fuels to limit the amount of smoke drifting on to your neighbours' property. Some medical conditions are aggravated by smoke. While you may enjoy the smell of wood smoke, not everyone does. Preservative-free wood or wood productsīurning yard waste, garbage, paper or anything that might create too much smoke or toxic smoke is prohibited.The only things that can be burned in an outdoor fireplace are: The only things that can be burned in an outdoor fire pit are: Have a mesh screen on top to stop sparks (spark-arrestor) with openings smaller than 1.25 centimetres (1/2 inch).Have enclosed sides made from bricks, concrete or heavy-gauge metal.Be at least 3 metres (10 feet) from buildings, property lines and anything else that could catch fire.Within Edmonton city limits, fire pits must: Here are a few things you need to do to make sure your fire is safe and legal. You can find a variety of styles and colours in fire pits to fit back to your garden furniture set here at B&Q.Backyard fire pits and fireplaces are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, but they can be dangerous and the smoke and noise can disturb your neighbours.įire pits are regulated under the Community Standards Bylaw. Whatever your style, or however you like to keep warm whilst enjoying your garden. These are similar to a fire pit, but their unique shape helps you control the spread of smoke and ash whilst enjoying a warm fire in your garden.

If you want outdoor heating that allows you to stay warm, but keeps smoke and ash more contained, going for a chiminea may be a good option. Whether it’s making the most of the long evenings in the summer or for that optimistic day in March when the weather looks incredibly tempting after a long, cold winter, table fire pits allow you to keep the fun going whilst you chill out and enjoy some fresh air.

Not only do our fire pits keep you and your guests warm whilst you are enjoying a summer evening, they are also available in a variety to colours and styles to enhance the look of your garden giving you a cohesive feel to your patio furniture. Make the most of your time in the garden with a garden fire pit from B&Q.

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