Do I need a permit to have a fire pit?No. As long as your fire pit, outdoor fireplace, barbecue pit or portable fire receptacle meets the conditions outlined in sections 5, 6, 7 & 8 of the The City of Red Deer Fire Permit Bylaw 3387/2007. Can I burn my yard waste?Yard waste is not permitted to be burned within the City limits. Yard waste should be transported to your local recycling and composting facility or to The City's Waste Management Facility. Do I need to have a fire extinguisher?You are required to have a means of extinguishing the fire on hand at all times while the fire is burning. A garden hose and water are sufficient.My neighbour is/was burning in the back yard. I am concerned about the fire hazard. Can my neighbour do this?If your neighbour's fire pit meets the conditions set out by The City of Red Deer, they are permitted to have a fire in their back yard. However, the fire must not create a risk of fire or damage to persons or property, or create a nuisance. If you are concerned that a fire hazard exists, please contact Fire & Injury Prevention.
