Fire Safety

Ignite safety, extinguish risk

Every year with the arrival of spring and summer, many of us are eager to light up our fire pits and start the barbecues. As these activities heighten the risk of accidental fires, it is crucial to exercise caution and responsibility when engaging in these activities.

Please consult the guidelines below for best practices in fire safety. The City appreciates your cooperation in keeping our community safe.

Fire bans and restrictions

When weather and conditions show there is an increased risk for fires, the City of Beaumont may put fire control measures in place to lower risk until conditions improve. One of three control measures may be implemented: a fire advisory, fire restriction or fire ban.

Active fire alerts are posted sitewide through the City of Beaumont Public Notices section.

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A fire advisory is the first level of the City’s fire risk response. It means fire risk is high, and certain activities are not allowed within City limits. It is not a fire restriction or ban. During a fire advisory, the following activities are allowed, limited or not allowed:

Allowed
  • Wood burning fire pits on private or City-owned property with a valid permit
  • Wood burning outdoor fireplaces on private property with a valid permit
  • Using portable propane/natural gas/electric appliances like barbecues, portable fire pits, heaters, stoves, etc.
  • Open air fires, like bonfires or controlled burns
Limited
  • Fire permits may be restricted or suspended
Not allowed
  • Fireworks are prohibited (unless a permit is authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer to a licensed pyrotechnician)


A fire restriction is the second level of the City’s fire risk response. It means fire risk is high, and certain activities are not allowed within City limits. It is not a fire ban. During a fire restriction, the following activities are allowed, limited or not allowed:

Allowed
  • Wood burning fire pits on private or City-owned property with a valid permit
  • Wood burning outdoor fireplaces on private property with a valid permit
  • Using portable propane/natural gas/electric appliances, like barbecues, portable fire pits, heaters, stoves, etc.
Limited
  • Existing fire permits may be restricted, suspended or cancelled
  • No new fire permits are issued
Not allowed
  • Open air fires, like bonfires or controlled burns
  • Fireworks are prohibited (unless a permit is authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer to a licensed pyrotechnician)


A fire ban is the third and most serious level of the City’s fire risk response. It means fire risk is extreme, and there is a complete ban on burning or lighting any fires within city limits to protect homes, parks and structures. During a fire restriction, the following activities are allowed, limited or not allowed:

Allowed
  • Using portable propane/natural gas/electric appliances, like barbecues, portable fire pits, heaters, stoves, etc.
Limited
  • All existing fire permits are suspended
  • No new fire permits are issued
Not allowed
  • Wood burning fire pits on private or City-owned property with a valid permit
  • Wood burning outdoor fireplaces on private property with a valid permit
  • Open air fires, like bonfires or controlled burns
  • Fireworks are prohibited

When weather conditions have made it safe to cancel a fire advisory, ban or restriction, the notice will be removed from:

Resources

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