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Fire Regulations in New Braunfels, TX (2026)

3 verified fire regulations for New Braunfels, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Fire Pit Rules

Backyard recreational fires are allowed in New Braunfels under the Fire Department's published conditions: the fire cannot exceed 36 inches in diameter or 24 inches in height, must stay at least 25 feet from a structure (15 feet for chimineas), must be constantly attended with a way to extinguish it, and may burn only dry natural material.

New Braunfels Fire Pit & Recreational Fire Rules

Some Restrictions

Fireworks

The possession, use, sale, or discharge of fireworks is illegal inside the New Braunfels city limits. Violations are a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $500, and fireworks may be confiscated. Fireworks remain legal in unincorporated Comal County (outside the city).

New Braunfels Fireworks Ban

Heavy Restrictions

Outdoor Burning

Open burning is not allowed inside the New Braunfels city limits. The Fire Marshal may issue a burn permit only when all requirements of the adopted International Fire Code (2021 IFC Section 307) and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) rules are met. Backyard recreational fires are treated separately and are allowed under conditions.

New Braunfels Outdoor Burning

Heavy Restrictions