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Fire Regulations in Pawtucket, RI (2026)

4 verified fire regulations for Pawtucket, Rhode Island, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Fire Pit Rules

Pawtucket allows recreational fire pits with proper setbacks under the RI Fire Safety Code. Recreational fires must be 25 feet from structures. Fires must be attended with extinguishing equipment available.

Pawtucket Fire Pit Rules

Some Restrictions

Fireworks

All aerial consumer fireworks are illegal in Rhode Island under RIGL 11-13-1. Only ground-based sparkling devices are legal. Pawtucket enforces the state ban. Professional displays require State Fire Marshal permits.

Pawtucket Fireworks Regulations

Heavy Restrictions

Brush Clearance

Pawtucket may require vegetation management for fire safety. RI does not have a statewide defensible space mandate. Local property maintenance applies.

Pawtucket Brush Clearance & Vegetation Management

Few Restrictions

Outdoor Burning

Pawtucket prohibits open burning of refuse and debris within city limits. RIDEM approval is required for any open burning under RIGL 23-23. Recreational fires in approved containers with setbacks are generally permitted.

Pawtucket Outdoor Burning Rules

Heavy Restrictions

Looking for Providence County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Pawtucket city rules.

Fire Regulations in Providence County