Fire Pit Permits

Effective May 29, 2023, the City of Spruce Grove has moved from a fire ban to a fire restriction.

Opening burning is not allowed and no new commercial open burn permits will be issued until conditions improve. Backyard fires are allowed only in approved fire pits by residents who have been issued a City of Spruce Grove fire pit permit. CSA approved natural gas, propane and solid fuel appliances designed for cooking or heating, such as barbecues, heaters and fire pits are allowed.

Spruce Grove Fire Services reminds residents to be cautious when using smoking materials and to dispose of cigarette butts only in appropriate metal containers. Never throw cigarette butts out the window of a vehicle or building, and do not extinguish them in flowerpots or planters.

Emergency locator posts are located throughout the Heritage Grove Park trail system. To report fire, smoke, or any other emergency within the park, dial 911 and tell the operator the number of the nearest emergency locator post.

Wood-burning fire pits

Residential wood-burning fire pits in Spruce Grove require a free permit from Spruce Grove Fire Services. How to get one:

Install the fire pit according to our fire pit guidelines.
Include a photograph of the yard, with the fire pit installed and visible.
Create an 8 ½" x 11" drawing of your back yard including:
- Fire pit location with distances from the pit to all fences, property lines, and structures
- Water source location
Complete the application form below or a drop off the drawing, photo and written request to Spruce Grove Protective Services at 36 Fifth Avenue, Spruce Grove. Written request must include:
- Your name
- Your address
- Your phone number
- Your email address
- When you would like the inspection completed by.
- Written permission from your landlord if you are a renter.

Important: We will be contacting residents by phone to review their fire pit permit requests.

Propane fuelled appliances/fire pits

CSA and ULC approved propane fuelled appliances/fire pits can be used as per manufacturer’s recommendations on your property without a permit.

Questions?

Call Spruce Grove Protective Services at 780-962-4496 or Email Protective Services

Fire Pit Application Form

Preferred inspection date:

First name: *

Last name: *

Phone number: *

Email address: *

Address location of burn: *

Upload drawing of backyard: *

Upload photo of fire pit *

Upload letter of permission from Landlord

This information is being collected under the authority of section 33(c) the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. It will be used in the implementation of Spruce Grove Fire Services programs. The personal information provided will be protected in accordance with Part 2 of the Act. If you have any questions regarding the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, please contact the FOIP Coordinator at 780-962-7634 ext.154.