Fire Regulations in Dallas, TX (2026)
8 verified fire regulations for Dallas, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Recreational fire pits in approved containers are permitted in Dallas. Open burning is prohibited, but contained fires for cooking and warmth in fire pits, chimeneas, and outdoor fireplaces are allowed.
Dallas Fire Pit Regulations
Some RestrictionsSan Antonio Fire Department - Fuel Burning, Open Burning, BBQ Pits Code Requirements
Open Burning and BBQ pits in Residential Occupancies- Code Requirements The City of San Antonio’s adopted fire code is the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments. Over the years, changes have been made to the fire code requirements for open burning and code compliant safe distances for fuel burning cooking devices near combustible construction at apartment complexes. This bulletin w...
Fireworks
Fireworks are prohibited within Dallas city limits under Chapter 16 of the Dallas Fire Code. An operational permit is required for any manufacture, transportation, storage, handling, sale, or use of fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects.
Dallas Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Dallas Code Section 18-14 requires property owners to prevent weeds, grass, and vegetation from becoming a nuisance or fire hazard. Vegetation must not exceed 12 inches on occupied or unoccupied premises within 100 feet of the perimeter.
Dallas Brush and Vegetation Clearance
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning in Dallas requires a permit from the fire code official under Chapter 16 of the Dallas Fire Code. Open burning that is offensive due to smoke or hazardous due to atmospheric conditions is prohibited.
Dallas Outdoor Burning Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Dallas does not have designated wildfire hazard zones. Unlike cities in western Texas or the Hill Country, Dallas is located in the Blackland Prairie ecosystem with relatively low wildfire risk. The city follows the International Fire Code as adopted in the Dallas Fire Code for general fire prevention. Texas A&M Forest Service provides wildfire risk assessments but Dallas is not classified as a high-risk area.
Dallas Wildfire Zone & Defensible Space Rules
Few RestrictionsTexas Local Government Code Chapter 352 - County Fire Protection and Related Programs
Sec. 352.082. OUTDOOR BURNING OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. (a) This section applies only to the unincorporated area of a county:(1) that is adjacent to a county with a population of 3.3 million or more; and(2) in which a planned community is located that has 20,000 or more acres of land, that was originally established under the Urban Growth and New Community Development Ac...
Smoke Detectors
Dallas adopts the 2021 International Residential Code and International Fire Code requiring smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home. Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 766 mandates smoke detectors in all residential dwellings.
Dallas Smoke Detector Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsTexas Property Code Chapter 92 Subchapter F - Smoke Alarms
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 th...
Backyard Fires
Recreational fires in Dallas are allowed in approved fire pits and containers under the Dallas Fire Code. Fires must be supervised, at a safe distance from structures, and not produce offensive smoke.
Dallas Backyard Fire and Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsTexas Local Government Code Chapter 352 - County Fire Protection and Related Programs
Sec. 352.082. OUTDOOR BURNING OF HOUSEHOLD REFUSE IN CERTAIN RESIDENTIAL AREAS. (a) This section applies only to the unincorporated area of a county:(1) that is adjacent to a county with a population of 3.3 million or more; and(2) in which a planned community is located that has 20,000 or more acres of land, that was originally established under the Urban Growth and New Community Development Ac...
Propane Storage
Dallas City Code Chapter 17 adopts the International Fire Code, including Chapter 61 governing liquefied petroleum gas. Storage of propane cylinders above threshold quantities requires a Dallas Fire-Rescue permit, listed tanks, distance setbacks from buildings and ignition sources, and compliance with NFPA 58.
Propane and LPG Storage Rules in Dallas
Some RestrictionsLooking for Dallas County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Dallas city rules.
Fire Regulations in Dallas County →