Can I burn today in Cochrane?
Cochrane’s by-law does not set out what each fire danger rating allows, so this page cannot tell you whether today is a burning day. Today’s rating is beside this, and the fire hall below has the answer.
- Air quality (AQHI)
- No station near here
- Observed
- rating measured at the centre of Cochrane District, which covers a wide area
A rating is not permission. Cochrane requires a permit, and a fire ban can be declared at any time. Cochrane Fire Department decides — not this page.
Application date to Dec 31 of same calendar year
Application date to Dec 31 of same calendar year
Application date to Dec 31 of same calendar year
Application date to Dec 31 of same calendar year
Apply online via the Town's FirePermit.Online portal (cochrane.firepermit.online) or in person
Select permit type (Urban/Rural, Campfire/Campground/Land Clearing/Grass/Brush Pile)
Urban fire pits require inspection
Pay the applicable fee
Keep the permit at the burn site.
Permit required (Section 2.1)
No "Person" being the owner or tenant in possession of lands within the "Municipality" shall conduct "Open Air Burning" on such lands unless a "Permit" has been issued in respect of such "Open Air Burning".
Fire Season hours (Section 3.9)
During the "Fire Season" no "Open Air Burning" shall be allowed between the time of 8:00 am until 6 pm each day seven (7) days a week, between the 1st day of April to the 31st day of October.
Off Season (definitions / Section 3.10)
"Off Season" means that period from the 1st day of November of one year to the 31st day of March the following year with no time restrictions for open air burning. During the "Off Season" all burning shall be in compliance with this by-law with the exception of Section 4.1.
Wind / adverse conditions (Section 2.3)
No "Open Air Burning" shall be commenced or maintained when the wind is in such a direction or intensity to cause any or all of the following: 1) The possible spread of the fire beyond the approved burn site; 2) A decrease in the visibility on any highway or roadway; 3) Any odor to such an extent or degree so as to cause discomfort to the persons in the immediate areas; and/or 4) Excessive smoke or any other "Adverse Effect"; 5) Any "Dangerous Condition".
Total Burn Ban / Restricted Fire Zone (Section 4.1)
Total Burn Ban or Restricted Fire Zone shall mean absolutely no "Open Air Burning" including "Campfires" or "Cooking Fires" or charcoal barbecues, but does not include the use of cooking equipment which is equipped with a shut off mechanism.
Permit sizes (Schedule A conditions)
This Permit is granted for the purpose of open air burning, the size of a "Campfire" is to be limited to one 1-meter x 1-meter x 1-meter (3.3' x 3.3' x 3.3') on a non-combustible surface... the size of a "Brush Pile" is to be limited to one 1.8-meters x 1.8-meters x 1.8-meters (6' x 6' x 6')... the size of an "Incinerator Fire" is to be limited to one container designed for purposes and constructed completely of non-combustible material... A maximum of 202 liters (55 gallon).
Permit validity
This Permit shall be in effect from the date of application to the last day of December of the same calendar year. (Schedule A permit conditions)
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By-laws change. This page summarises public documents and is not legal advice or permission to burn — Cochrane Fire Department decides.