Fire Regulations in Denton, TX (2026)
7 verified fire regulations for Denton, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Recreational fire pits and open fires are prohibited within Denton city limits under the open burning prohibition in Ch. 29 Fire Code (Ord. 22-663 adopting the 2021 International Fire Code). Enclosed charcoal and gas grills used for outdoor cooking are permitted. Contact Denton Fire Prevention at (940) 349-8600 for questions.
Denton Fire Pit Rules
Heavy RestrictionsFireworks
All consumer fireworks are banned within Denton city limits per Chapter 29 Fire Code. TX Occupations Code Ch. 2154 authorizes cities to ban fireworks within city limits and does not preempt local bans. Denton Fire Department actively enforces the ban around July 4th and New Year. The city hosts a professional July 4th show at the Denton Civic Center.
Denton Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsTex. Occupations Code Sec. 2154.004 (Effect of Chapter on Local Regulation)
Sec. 2154.004. EFFECT OF CHAPTER ON LOCAL REGULATION. (a) A municipal or county ordinance, order, or rule in effect on January 2, 1986, is not invalidated by this chapter.(b) This chapter does not limit or restrict the authority of a county, where specifically authorized by law, or municipality to enact an ordinance or order prohibiting or further regulating fireworks. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch....
Brush Clearance
Denton Code Sec. 17-40 (Ch. 17 Property Maintenance) requires property owners to maintain vegetation and remove brush, dead trees, and combustible debris. Open burning of brush is prohibited within city limits under Ch. 29. The city offers curbside brush collection as an alternative. During county burn bans, all outdoor burning in Denton County is prohibited.
Denton Brush Clearance & Vegetation Management
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Denton Ch. 29 (Ord. 22-663, 2021 IFC) prohibits open burning within city limits. IFC 307.4 requires 300-ft setback. Curbside yard waste pickup offered instead.
Denton Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Denton is not in a designated Wildland-Urban Interface zone. TX A&M Forest Service does not classify the city as high-risk. Standard IFC provisions apply.
Denton Wildfire Zone Information
Few RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
TX Health & Safety Code Ch. 766 requires smoke detectors in all Denton rentals. Landlords must install and test within 7 days of written request.
Denton Smoke Detector Requirements
Heavy RestrictionsTex. Health & Safety Code Sec. 766.002 (Smoke Detector Requirement)
Sec. 766.002. SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENT. (a) Each one-family or two-family dwelling constructed in this state must have working smoke detectors installed in the dwelling in accordance with the smoke detector requirements of the building code in effect in the political subdivision in which the dwelling is located, including performance, location, and power source requirements. (b) If a one-fami...
Backyard Fires
Denton allows recreational fire pits under IFC 307.4: constantly attended, 15 ft from structures, clean dry wood only. Max 3-ft diameter pit.
Denton Backyard Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Denton County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Denton city rules.
Fire Regulations in Denton County →