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FIRE PIT RULES AND REGULATIONS

For immediate release: June 2, 2015 - 12:00 pm
FR 15-111

FIRE PIT RULES AND REGULATIONS

June is a time when family and friends start to spend more time outside. The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) would like to remind everyone of the regulations for using fire pits within the City of Saskatoon limits.

The use of fire pits in Saskatoon is regulated by Fire and Protective Services Bylaw No. 7990 which states that every use of a residential fire pit is subject to six conditions:

  • Fire must be contained within a non-combustible fire box constructed of material such as cement, brick or metal and covered with a heavy gauge metal screen. SFD recommends that fire pits be situated at least three metres from any combustible materials (ie. fences or buildings).
  • The size of the fire box of any outdoor burning facility must not exceed .61 cubic metres.
  • Only cut, seasoned wood or charcoal can be used to fuel outdoor fires. Burning tree branches and garden refuse in a fire pit is not permitted.
  • All outdoor fires must have responsible supervision at all times.
  • No person shall light an outdoor fire when the weather conditions are conducive to creating a running fire or allowing the smoke from the fire to be a nuisance to another person (smoke drift).
  • If smoke from an open-air fire causes an unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of another person’s property, the fire must be extinguished immediately.

If you choose to use one of the many City of Saskatoon public parks, be aware that open fires are NOT allowed. Fire pits are not located in all parks, but in the parks that have them, they are on a first-come, first serve basis and each user must supply their own fire wood.

Please note: SFD will extinguish any fires that do not comply with the Bylaw.

The Outdoor Fires pamphlet can be viewed at:
https://www.saskatoon.ca/services-residents/fire-emergency/community-outreach and a video regarding residential fire pits can be viewed at http://tinyurl.com/azucomb

Residents who would like to report a fire or fire pit should call 306-975-3030Image removed..

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