Fire Regulations in Chandler, AZ (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Chandler, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Chandler's Fire Code requires an operational permit for any open fire on public or private ground, but Section 105.5.36 carves out one exception: recreational fires. A typical backyard fire pit or chiminea used for cooking or warmth doesn't need a permit from the Fire Marshal, while other open burning, brush piles, bonfires, ceremonial fires, still does.
Chandler Backyard Fire Pit Permit Exemption
Light RestrictionsCity of Chandler, AZ, City Code ch. 28, § 28-6 (IFC Section 105.5.36) (Ord. No. 5111, § 3(Exh.), 12-9-24, eff. 7-1-25)
105.5.36 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintenance of an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road or other public or private ground. Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to. Exception: Recreational fires.
Fireworks
Consumer fireworks (ground-based only) are legal in Chandler during designated periods under ARS §36-1606. Aerial fireworks remain illegal. Use is prohibited on public property and restricted between 11 PM and 8 AM.
Chandler Consumer Fireworks Regulations
Some RestrictionsChandler City Code Chapter 28 Fire Prevention, Section 28-23 (Explosives and Fireworks); A.R.S. § 36-1601
Arizona Revised Statute section 36-1601 regulates when and where consumer fireworks can be bought, sold and used in the state. On Nov. 07, 2022, Chandler City Council voted to amend the Code of the City of Chandler, Chapter 28 Fire Prevention, by amending Section 28-23 relating to Explosives and Fireworks to align with State law. [...] Use of Consumer Fireworks: The use of permissible consumer ...
Outdoor Burning
Outdoor burning is heavily restricted in Chandler under Maricopa County Air Quality Department rules. Wood-burning fire pits, chimineas, and yard waste burning are prohibited on designated no-burn days. MCAQD Rule 314 governs open burning.
Chandler Outdoor Burning Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsMaricopa County Air Quality Department Rule 314 and Ordinance P-26 — Burning Activities
Burning Waste and Other Prohibited Materials: Burning household waste creates dangerous air pollution and is strictly prohibited. Burning yard waste (such as tree trimmings) is also prohibited. Contact your local waste disposal service to find out how to dispose of household waste and yard waste in your area, or create a compost pile for your yard waste. Other prohibited materials that cannot b...
Smoke Detectors
Chandler's Fire Code adds a local rule for existing R-3 and R-4 group homes: every smoke detector in the unit must be interconnected so one alarm triggers all of them, loud enough to be heard in every bedroom with the doors closed.
Chandler Smoke Detector Interconnection Rule
Some RestrictionsCity of Chandler, AZ, City Code ch. 28, § 28-21 (IFC Section 1103.8.2.1) (Ord. No. 5111, § 3(Exh.), 12-9-24, eff. 7-1-25)
1103.8.2.1 Interconnection for R-3 and R-4 group homes. All smoke detectors located in R-3 and R-4 group occupancy types shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activations of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation of...
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