What's The Difference?
Fire restrictions prohibit the use of fireworks and open burning. During a restriction, you can still use your backyard fire pits provided they meet the Community Standards Bylaws. You may also use your BBQs and cooking stoves.
A complete fire ban prohibits the use of fireworks and any open burning. If conditions require, a ban may also restrict the use of all types of fire pits and cooking stoves in parks, as well as BBQs and backyard smokers that use solid fuels (wood, charcoal, pellets, briquettes). Backyard fire pits will only be banned when the fire hazard is extreme throughout Edmonton. Gas and propane fuelled BBQs are still permitted but must be located and supervised properly.
Edmonton's Community Standards Bylaw has no leeway on outdoor fire pits during a fire ban; all outdoor fire pits are prohibited, including gas and propane fuelled devices.