Fire Regulations in Minneapolis, MN (2026)
8 verified fire regulations for Minneapolis, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Minneapolis allows residential recreational fires in fire pits 3 feet in diameter or smaller, burning clean dry wood, 25 feet from structures, under Chapter 509 of the fire code.
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Some RestrictionsFireworks
Only non-explosive, non-aerial consumer fireworks (sparklers, fountains, snakes) are legal in Minneapolis under MN Statute 624.20. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, and aerial shells are illegal.
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Heavy RestrictionsMinn. Stat. § 624.20, Subd. 1 (Fireworks)
624.20 FIREWORKS. Subdivision 1. Regulation. (a) As used in sections 624.20 to 624.25, the term "fireworks" means any substance or combination of substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and includes blank cartridges, toy cannons, and toy canes in which explosives are used, the type of ballo...
Brush Clearance
Minneapolis is a humid continental urban area with no wildfire defensible-space ordinance. Brush clearance is handled under weed and nuisance rules in Chapter 227.
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Few RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning of leaves, brush, or trash is prohibited in Minneapolis under Chapter 509. Only recreational wood fires and permitted ceremonial fires are allowed.
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Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Minneapolis is not designated a wildfire hazard zone. The humid continental climate, urban density, and lack of wildland interface mean WUI building standards do not apply.
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Few RestrictionsSmoke Detectors
Minnesota Statute 299F.362 requires smoke alarms in every sleeping area, outside each sleeping zone, and on every level. Minneapolis rentals also need carbon monoxide alarms within 10 feet of sleeping rooms.
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Heavy RestrictionsMinn. Stat. § 299F.362, Subd. 3-6 (Smoke Alarm Installation)
299F.362 SMOKE ALARM; INSTALLATION; RULES; PENALTY. Subd. 3. Smoke alarm for any dwelling. Every dwelling unit within a dwelling must be provided with a smoke alarm meeting the requirements of the State Fire Code. The smoke alarm must be mounted in accordance with the rules regarding smoke alarm location adopted under subdivision 2. When actuated, the smoke alarm must provide an alarm in the dw...
Backyard Fires
Backyard recreational fires in Minneapolis are allowed when contained, under 3 feet, 25 feet from structures, attended, burning clean wood, per Chapter 509.
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Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Minnesota State Fire Code, adopted by Minneapolis through Title 6, caps how much propane a homeowner may store, restricts storage indoors, and dictates safe distances from buildings, ignition sources, and property lines for larger cylinders.
Residential Propane Storage Limits
Some RestrictionsLooking for Hennepin County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Minneapolis city rules.
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