Firepit and Barbeque Safety

June 25, 2026

Regina Fire & Protective Services is reminding residents to use firepits and barbecues safely.

"Firepits are a great way to enjoy time outdoors with family and friends, but they must be used responsibly," said Regina Fire Chief Layne Jackson. "A significant number of complaints we receive relate to smoke affecting neighbouring properties. If a fire is causing unreasonable interference with the use and enjoyment of another person's property, we will ask residents to extinguish the fire to protect the comfort and safety of the community."

A few simple precautions can help prevent emergencies and reduce neighbourhood complaints:

Firepit Safety:

Barbeque Safety:

Contain fires in a non-flammable container on a non-flammable surface like brick or cement. Cover with a heavy-gauge metal screen.
Place firepits at least three metres from any combustible materials like fences, decks, bushes or structures.
Only burn seasoned firewood, manufactured logs or charcoal. Do not burn leaves, twigs, scrap lumber or garbage.
Have an adult supervise the firepit at all times. Keep something to extinguish the fire within reach, like a hose or bucket filled with water.

Use your barbeque outside only, never indoors or in a garage.
Barbeque on a solid surface, away from trees, shrubs, overhangs and structures like your home, garage, fence or shed.
Always light the barbeque with the lid open.
When finished barbequing, turn off the cylinder valve first, then the grill controls.
Ensure coals are soaked with water before discarding.
Never store spare propane cylinders indoors or in a garage.

The Regina Fire Bylaw allows recreational fires without a permit when they are contained in a proper firepit or outdoor fireplace on private residential property, or in one of the City's designated park firepit locations, provided all regulations are followed. Bonfires and other open-air fires are not allowed without a permit. Failure to comply with firepit regulations may result in a $300 fine per offence.

Residents who witness unsafe firepit use or have concerns about smoke from a neighbouring firepit can contact Service Regina at 306-777-7000 or submit a service request online at Regina.ca. In an emergency, call 9-1-1. For a complete list of firepit regulations and outdoor fire safety information, visit Regina.ca/Firepit.