Fire Regulations in Marana, AZ (2026)
7 verified fire regulations for Marana, Arizona, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Recreational fire pits allowed in Marana. Minimum 25-foot clearance from structures recommended per fire safety standards. Gas/propane fire features exempt from burn restrictions. PDEQ no-burn advisories apply to wood burning.
Marana Fire Pit Rules & Outdoor Fire Regulations
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Marana permits use of 'permissible consumer fireworks' (fountains, sparklers, ground spinners) unlike Tucson which bans all use. Arizona state law (ARS §36-1606) governs; aerial fireworks, rockets, and firecrackers remain illegal statewide.
Marana Fireworks Rules & Restrictions
Some RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Marana properties in the wildland-urban interface, particularly the Tortolita Mountains and Dove Mountain foothills, must maintain defensible space per Northwest Fire District standards. The International Fire Code as adopted requires vegetation management around structures.
Marana Brush Clearance and Defensible Space
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning regulated by Pima County PDEQ and state law (ARS §49-501). Within Marana city limits, recreational fires for warmth/cooking allowed; burning vegetation or rubbish generally prohibited. PDEQ permits required for weed abatement burns.
Marana Outdoor Burning & Open Fire Restrictions
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Marana has wildland-urban interface areas along the Tortolita Mountains and Dove Mountain foothills. Northwest Fire District enforces the International Fire Code with wildfire mitigation requirements for properties in high-risk zones.
Marana Wildfire Zones
Some RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
Marana adopts the International Residential Code requiring smoke alarms in each bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of a dwelling. Carbon monoxide detectors required where fuel-burning appliances or attached garages exist.
Marana Smoke Detector Requirements
Some RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Recreational backyard fires for cooking and warmth are allowed in Marana under Pima County PDEQ and state air quality rules. Burning of trash, vegetation, or construction debris is prohibited. Portable fire bowls and chimineas must use clean fuels.
Marana Backyard Fire Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Pima County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Marana city rules.
Fire Regulations in Pima County →