City of Prince Albert fire ban ends at noon 

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According to the city, the rules include a number of safety conditions:

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• Use a non-combustible fire pit no larger than 30 inches wide and 20 inches high, with a metal screen and openings no larger than 13 millimetres. 

• Keep the fire pit at least two metres from structures, decks, fences and other combustible materials. 

• Burn only seasoned wood or charcoal. Do not burn garbage, painted wood, plastics or anything that creates offensive smoke or odour. 

• Keep flames under one metre wide, supervise the fire at all times and have a way to extinguish it nearby. 

• Do not burn in windy conditions or when smoke could bother neighbours. 

Chimineas & Portable Fire Pits 

• Chimineas and portable fire pits are not allowed on wooden decks or apartment balconies. 

• They must be used on a non-combustible surface at least two metres from buildings and other flammable materials. 

• Do not place them under trees, roofs or awnings, or use them in enclosed areas because of the risk of carbon monoxide. 

• The Fire Department may order removal if they are considered unsafe. 

Wood Pile Storage 

• Store wood away from doors, windows and ignition sources. 

• Keep wood piles at least three metres from structures, except sheds. 

• No more than one cord of wood may be stored inside a building. 

• The Fire Department may require removal if the pile is a fire hazard. 

Burn Permits 

• A permit is required to burn vegetation or wood on private property. 

• Applications go through the Fire Department and may include an inspection and fee. 

• Permit holders must supervise fires, avoid hazards, fully extinguish them and accept responsibility for any damage or emergency response costs. 

Barbecues, Propane and Patio Heaters 

• Barbecues, propane appliances and patio heaters must be used safely, away from flammable materials, and never left unattended while lit. 

• Equipment must be kept in good working order and used in line with federal and provincial propane rules. 

Balcony Use (Apartments/Condos): 

• Solid-fuel barbecues are not allowed on apartment or condo balconies. 

• Propane tanks must be 20 pounds or smaller, stored outside the building, turned off when not in use, and kept upright and secured. 

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com