Fire Regulations in Corpus Christi, TX (2026)

Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances Sec. 10-67

(a) As used in this section: Campfire means a fire contained in a barbecue pit constructed and maintained by the city, or in a portable barbecue pit, or an open fire in a fire pit or on the ground, and is not larger than three (3) feet in any dimension. (b) No person may build, operate, or use a fire on any beach along the Gulf of Mexico unless in accordance with the provisions of this section....

Tex. Occ. Code Sec. 2154.251

Sec. 2154.251. PROHIBITED USE OF FIREWORKS. (a) A person may not: (1) explode or ignite fireworks within 600 feet of any church, a hospital other than a veterinary hospital, an asylum, a licensed child care center, or a public or private primary or secondary school or institution of higher education unless the person receives authorization in writing from that organization; (2) sell at retail, ...

TCEQ Publication RG-049 (Rev. 10/25) — Outdoor Burning in Texas; General Requirements for Outdoor Burning under 30 TAC §111.219

General requirements include: Posting someone to flag traffic if the burning causes, or may cause, smoke to blow onto or across a road or highway at any time. Keeping fires downwind of, or at least 300 feet away from, any neighboring structure that contains sensitive receptors. This requirement may be waived only with the prior written approval of whoever owns or rents the adjacent property. Be...

Tex. Prop. Code Sec. 92.255 (Smoke Alarm Installation)

Sec. 92.255. INSTALLATION AND LOCATION. (a) A landlord shall install at least one smoke alarm in each separate bedroom in a dwelling unit. In addition: (1) if the dwelling unit is designed to use a single room for dining, living, and sleeping, the smoke alarm must be located inside the room; (2) if multiple bedrooms are served by the same corridor, at least one smoke alarm must be installed in ...

Corpus Christi Code of Ordinances Sec. 18-1 (adopting IFC Sec. 6104.2)

6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limit. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquified petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 (7570 L) Specified maximum capacity within the limits of the City of Corpus Christi. No storage container sha...