Fire Permits, Inspections & Forms

When do you need a permit? 

• Open burning for cooking or recreational purposes contained within a non-combustible receptacle is allowed, and does not require a permit. 
• For large fires such as bonfires, thawing fires, or fires required for other reasons on your rural property, a burn permit must be obtained from Okotoks Fire & Rescue. These fires must still use clean and dry burning materials. Please review the map of Annexed Areas of Okotoks to determine if your Burn Permit needs to be submitted through the Town of Okotoks or Foothills County. 
• A fireworks permit is required for the Sale, Possession, Handling, and Discharge of fireworks in Okotoks and Foothills County. Please call or visit Okotoks Fire & Rescue to obtain your fireworks permit. 

For permit questions including questions about fireworks permits, please contact Okotoks Fire & Rescue at 403-938-4066.

Permit to Burn: 

Please obtain a Permit to Burn for For large fires such as bonfires, thawing fires, or fires required for other reasons on your rural property. Please note, the burning of prohibited debris is against the law. Prohibited debris includes but is not limited to this list:

• Tires
• Plastics
• Household Garbage
• Paint and paint cans
• Used motor oil
• Furniture
• Treated Products

Permit to Burn Request

The Town may ban all fires if conditions become dry enough. Contact Okotoks Fire & Rescue if you have any questions. 

The permits and bylaw in relation to fire apply only to the Town of Okotoks. For information on burning in Foothills County, see their website.

Important Reminders:

1. Reminder to local business owners that Okotoks Fire & Rescue annual commercial fire inspections are underway.
2. Please ensure you are prepared for our arrival – this includes reviewing each item listed on the Fire Inspection Booking Form checklist. 
3. Annual inspections are covered under the cost of your Business License; however, if multiple visits are required before compliancy is achieved, the business owner is subject to charges as per the Rates & Fees Bylaw. It is your responsibility ensure your business remains compliant with Alberta Fire Codes at all times. 
4. Co-working spaces (any location leasing Office/Desk/Room/Salon Chairs/Spaces to other businesses) require a fire inspection prior to a business license being issued. Learn more: Co-working Space Info Sheet

Book a Fire Inspection for your Business

Okotoks Fire & Rescue inspects all commercial properties in town to ensure emergency lighting, alarm and sprinkler systems are all operating optimally in the event of a fire or emergency.  The fire department will check to ensure access to emergency exits and any electrical/furnace rooms are accessible and that all fire extinguishers have been inspected annually and are in good working order.  Ceiling tiles should be intact to prevent the spread of flames and smoke in the event of a fire.  

Commercial fire inspections are completed approximately one year from the time of the last inspection.  For more information on commercial fire inspections please contact Okotoks Fire & Rescue at 403-938-4066.

Book your Fire Inspection

Fire Safety Systems - Guideline for Business Owners

On this page you will find the various forms and documents published by the Okotoks Fire Department.