Fire Regulations in Bristol, PA (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Bristol, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Bristol Borough fire pits subject to Ch. 7 fire prevention regulations. Cooking-only fire pits may be exempt as outdoor cooking devices. Recreational wood-burning pits may require compliance with open burning rules. Contact Borough for specific guidance.
Bristol Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
PA Act 74 of 2017 legalized consumer fireworks (1.4G) for adults 18+. Must not discharge within 150 ft of occupied structure without permission. Curfew 11 PM (1 AM on July 4, NYE, New Year's Day). Bristol Borough Ch. 7 covers fire prevention.
Bristol Fireworks Regulations
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Bristol Borough Ch. 7 (Fire Prevention) regulates fire safety. Open burning likely restricted under Borough code. PA DEP Clean Air regulations also apply. Grills and barbecues for cooking typically exempt.
Bristol Outdoor Burning Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Bucks County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Bristol city rules.
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