The Municipal Bylaw Enforcement Section of the Medicine Hat Police Service will be focusing on fire pits and outdoor burning in August 2019.

Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces shall meet the following requirements:

1. A minimum of 3 meters (10 feet) clearance shall be maintained from any buildings, property lines, overhead wires, trees or any combustible materials.

2. Installations shall have enclosed sides, a minimum height of 450mm (18 inches from ground level) and a maximum width of 900mm (36 inches).

3. Installations shall be made of bricks, concrete blocks, heavy gauge metal or other suitable non-combustible components.

4. A spark arrestor mesh screen of ½ inch expanded metal (or equivalent) to contain sparks shall be provided for over the fire.

5. Only clean fuel shall be used (clean, dry wood or charcoal).

6. Fires must be supervised at all times.

Refuse or waste materials, including leaves, shall not be burned as this will create dense smoke or offensive odors.

Permits for fir pits and outdoor fireplaces are issued by the Fire Department ph: 403-529-8282.

To report a bylaw offences please call our complaints line at 403-529-8481.

Supervisor Heather Trail
Peace Officer i/c,
Municipal Bylaw Enforcement