Mountain Girl

Does anyone know what the bylaws are on having a bonfire in your own garden?

I mean I know everything is wood but if the fire is small and contained, is it allowed?

Butch Cassidy

Are we having fireworks and a guy too????

Steve_P

Found the following with a Google search.

The Community Standards Blylaw 5M2004 is a downloadable PDF document.

Fire pit regulations are a part of the Community Standards Bylaw 5M2004
(68KB)
sections 11-19. This information provides an overview of the fire pit regulations,
however if you would like more details, please refer to the actual bylaw. Original
copies of the bylaw are available at the City Clerk's office.

What is the law?
All fires must be:
•In a non-combustible receptacle or built into the bare ground.
•Not within 2 metres of the property line, building or fence, or beneath any
trees or branches (or other combustible materials).
•Kept to a reasonable size (under 1m both height and width) so the fire,
embers, sparks or dense smoke do not endanger anyone or cause a
nuisance on any neighbouring properties.
•Fully supervised at all times.
•Be fully extinguished by 1:00 a.m. You may relight the fire after 8:00 a.m.
the following morning.
•You must have a means to extinguish the fire on hand at all times.

You cannot burn:
•Treated or painted lumber
•Lumber products containing glue or resin
•Wet or unseasoned wood
•Leaves, brush or yard waste
•Garbage
•Rubber, tires or plastic
•Any animal carcass or part

Remember, the Fire Department has the power to enact a fire ban. The Fire
Department, Police or a Bylaw Officer may ask you to extinguish your fire when a
fire ban is in effect or if you are not complying with the regulations listed above.

Cheers
Steve

Steve_P

I'd have think that would have to be a no.

I believe fireworks are illegal in Calgary.

Butch Cassidy

Well not TOTALLY Illegal surely or how do Canada Day and Stampede Fireworks happen?

Steve_P

OK they're allowed 'cause they are strictly controlled.

For the likes of you, me and Mr. Average citizen they are not allowed.

Cowtown

Unless it's an official event, they're illegal.

People who live in wooden houses shouldn't set off fireworks ...

raine66

Are you not a wee bit early for a bonfire, I thought it was 'remember remember the 5th of November'

Raine

Butch Cassidy

Glad you distinguished us from Mr Average.

Steve_P

I think you'd pretty safe in saying that neither one of us is average in any way.

Wouldn't you agree?

raine66

Absolutely

Raine

Butch Cassidy

Us Average Nah.

Apart from anything else I'd say we are both over the average age for Calgarian residents

Mountain Girl

Thinking of planning a little gathering at some point....not sure what yet

Mountain Girl

Cheers for the info Steve.

Calgal

You might find this helpful, too, Smelly!

http://www.sunsetfireworks.ca/contact.html