Fire Regulations in Lewisville, TX (2026)
4 verified fire regulations for Lewisville, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Lewisville bans recreational fires and bonfires outright: portable fire pits and backyard campfires are prohibited citywide. Only a permanently installed outdoor fire pit built at least 10 feet from any structure or combustible material is allowed.
Lewisville Recreational Fire and Fire Pit Rules
Heavy RestrictionsLewisville Code of Ordinances Sec. 5-94.5, IFC Sec. 307.4.1, 307.4.2, 307.4.4
307.4.1 Bonfires. Bonfires are prohibited inside City limits. Section 307.4.2; change to read as follows: 307.4.2 Recreational Fires. Recreational fires are prohibited within the City limits. Section 307.4.4; add this new section to read as follows: 307.4.4 Permanent outdoor firepit. Permanently installed outdoor firepits for recreational fire purposes shall not be installed within 10 feet of a...
Fireworks
Lewisville bans consumer fireworks within city limits year-round, stricter than TX Occ. Code Ch. 2154. Sparklers and novelty items remain legal.
Fire: Fireworks
Light RestrictionsTex. Occ. Code § 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, ...
Outdoor Burning
Lewisville bans open burning citywide under its Fire Code amendments. Bonfires and recreational fires are separately prohibited, and any permitted burn must clear TCEQ rules and any active county burn ban before the fire marshal will authorize it.
Lewisville Open Burning Ban
Heavy RestrictionsLewisville Code of Ordinances Sec. 5-94.5, IFC Sec. 307.1.1
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning is prohibited within the city limits. EXCEPTIONS: 1. Open burning for the purpose of reducing the impact of wildland fire when authorized by the fire code official by permit described in Section 307.2.2. Open burning on government owned/managed property for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of ...
Smoke Detectors
Lewisville requires working smoke detectors in all dwelling units per the adopted International Residential Code and TX Property Code Ch. 92. Landlords must install and maintain detectors. Battery-operated or hardwired units are accepted in existing homes.
Lewisville Smoke Detector Requirements
Light RestrictionsTex. Prop. Code § 92.252
Sec. 92.252. APPLICATION OF OTHER LAW; MUNICIPAL REGULATION. (a) The duties of a landlord and the remedies of a tenant under this subchapter are in lieu of common law, other statutory law, and local ordinances regarding a residential landlord's duty to install, inspect, or repair a fire extinguisher or smoke alarm in a dwelling unit. However, this subchapter does not: [...] (2) limit or prevent...
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