Fire Regulations in Bozeman, MT (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Bozeman, Montana, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Recreational fires in a fire pit do not require a burn permit in Bozeman, but the fire must be for recreational purposes and contained. Bozeman limits a recreational fire to less than 36 inches in diameter (tighter than the 48-inch general standard), and all recreational fires are suspended during emergency burn bans.
Bozeman Fire Pit and Recreational Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Bozeman bans fireworks. Under Ordinance 2134 (adopted May 2, 2023, effective June 2, 2023), the sale and discharge of fireworks is prohibited within Bozeman city limits and in county enclaves surrounded by the city. The only exception is handheld sparklers, which must be magnesium-free and no longer than 12 inches.
Bozeman Fireworks Ban
Heavy RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning in and around Bozeman requires a Gallatin County burn permit and is only allowed during the March 1 - November 30 burning season. The Bozeman Fire Chief can shut down all open burning during high fire danger, and in extreme conditions impose an emergency burn ban that also prohibits recreational fires.