Fire Regulations in Henderson, NV (2026)
8 verified fire regulations for Henderson, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Henderson allows enclosed fire pits with spark screens, 25 feet from structures, constantly attended with fire extinguisher. Gas-fueled features need testing certification. Open bonfires prohibited.
Henderson Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
All consumer fireworks are illegal in Henderson and Clark County year-round under HMC Title 6 and CCC 15. Safe and sane fireworks legal in rural Nevada are banned here. Fines up to 10,000 dollars.
Henderson Fireworks Ban
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Henderson requires weed abatement and defensible space under HMC Title 8, with 30-foot minimum clearance in WUI zones near Sloan Canyon and McCullough Mountains. Enforced under NRS 477.030.
Henderson Brush Clearance & Defensible Space
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning of yard waste, trash, and vegetation is illegal year-round in Henderson and Clark County under DAQ Regulation 52 and HMC Title 6. Violations carry air-quality penalties plus fire-code citations.
Henderson Outdoor Burning Prohibition
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Henderson designates WUI zones near Sloan Canyon, McCullough Mountains, and Black Mountain under IFC Chapter 49. Homes must meet Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, and enhanced defensible space.
Henderson Wildland-Urban Interface Zones
Heavy RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
NRS 477.930 and HMC Title 6 require smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level. New construction requires hardwired interconnected alarms. 10-year sealed batteries for replacements.
Henderson Smoke Alarm Requirements
Some RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Portable outdoor fireplaces and small recreational fires are allowed if in an approved device, 15 feet from structures, burning only clean wood, and attended at all times. Prohibited during Red Flag warnings per IFC 307.
Henderson Backyard Recreational Fires
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Henderson Fire Department enforces NFPA 58 through HMC Title 7 and the adopted International Fire Code, limiting residential propane cylinder size, exchange storage, and indoor placement, with permits required for stationary tanks above small thresholds.
Henderson Residential Propane Storage
Some RestrictionsLooking for Clark County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Henderson city rules.
Fire Regulations in Clark County →