Council Looking at an Amendment to the Fire Bylaw

The Village of Stirling is looking to allow backyard recreational fires by amending the Fire Bylaw No. 422-08.  Under the current Fire Bylaw all burning within the Village is prohibited.  Council passed first reading of the proposed Bylaw No. 459-15 on August 5, 2015.  The amendment would allow “backyard” fires within a fire pit or fire place with restrictions.  Some of the regulations are listed below:

• the open flame must not exceed one metre in height and width so the fire embers, sparks or dense smoke do not endanger anyone or cause a nuisance to any neighbouring properties.
• a fire pit must be situated at least 3 metres from any building, fence, wooden structure or other combustible material and must not be located under any trees or branches.
• a fire pit must be set upon or built into the bare ground or a non-combustible material such as brick or stone.
• all fires must be supervised at all times and owners must have a way to extinguish the fire.
• fires are not allowed between 1 a.m. and 8 a.m.
• recreational fires would be prohibited during a fire ban within the Village.
• contraventions to the regulations or the Bylaw could result in fines as outlined in the Bylaw

*Only clean dry firewood can be burned.  Burning materials such as painted/treated lumber, yard waste, tires, plastic or other garbage are strictly prohibited.

To view the draft bylaw click the link:  Bylaw 459-15 – DRAFT “Amendment to Fire Bylaw 422-08”

Want to offer feedback to Council?

The Fire Bylaw Amendment will be back on the Council agenda on September 2, 2015 for second reading.  If you would like to offer feedback or suggestions to Council please send written comments to:

email:  office@strirling.ca

mail:  Box 360, Stirling, AB  T0K 2E0

or drop off at the Village Office:  229 4th Avenue

For More Information

If you would like more information or if you have questions about the current Fire Bylaw or the proposed amendment, you can contact the Village office at 403-756-3379 or by email: office@stirling.ca

Fire Bylaw No. 422-08

To view the current Fire Bylaw click this link to view a copy:  Fire Bylaw 422-08