Fire Regulations in Nampa, ID (2026)
2 verified fire regulations for Nampa, Idaho, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Nampa's zoning code sets a 15-foot minimum setback from any structure or property line for wood, pellet, or charcoal fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, and pizza ovens; gas units follow separate building code siting rules.
Nampa Fire Pit Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsNampa City Code § 10-1-2
Fire pit (outdoor fireplace or pizza oven): A landscape feature wherein a controlled fire consisting of firewood, pellets or charcoal can be burnt. A fire pit/outdoor fireplace or pizza oven shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from any structure or property line. Natural gas or lite propane fire pits (fireplace/pizza ovens), are to be located per requirements imposed by the IBC and the Nampa ...
Outdoor Burning
Nampa bans all open burning, even with a valid permit, whenever the regional Air Quality Index hits 60 or higher and wind speeds exceed 10 mph, under the city's amended fire code.
Nampa's Open Burning Ban on High-AQI Days
Significant RestrictionsNampa City Code § 4-7-2 (amending IFC § 307.1.1)
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. All open burning, even if a valid permit has been issued or no permit is required, is prohibited when the Air Quality Index (AQI) as reported by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reaches 60 or higher for any pollutant and the wind speeds are greater than 10 MPH. Exception: Fires used in the training of firefighting personnel when approved by th...
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