Fire Regulations in Philadelphia, PA (2026)
5 verified fire regulations for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Philadelphia Fire Code §F-307.1.2 governs portable outdoor fireplaces. Must be used per manufacturer instructions and kept 15 feet from structures. Must be non-combustible material enclosed with mesh no larger than 1 inch.
Philadelphia Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Although Pennsylvania Act 43 of 2017 (and Act 74 of 2022) legalized consumer fireworks statewide, Philadelphia's Fire Code imposes some of the strictest local restrictions in the state. Consumer fireworks may not be used within 150 feet of an occupied structure, vehicle, or under power lines, may not be used after 9 p.m. (except on listed federal holidays), require the property owner's written consent, and may only be used by persons 18 or older. M-80s and other display-grade explosives remain banned citywide. Because nearly all Philadelphia parcels sit within 150 feet of an occupied structure, lawful use inside the city is virtually impossible.
Fireworks Rules in Philadelphia
Heavy RestrictionsCity of Philadelphia – Fireworks regulations in Philadelphia
Philadelphia can and does substantially restrict fireworks in certain ways: The Philadelphia Fire Code bans the use of consumer fireworks within 150 feet of occupied properties. The Fire Code prohibits people from setting off fireworks on public or private land without permission of the owner. High-explosive fireworks known as Class M, such as M-80s, are illegal in the city. It's against the la...
Outdoor Burning
Open burning in Philadelphia is broadly prohibited under Phila. Code §3-202 (no burning of waste) and Philadelphia Fire Code §F-307. Recreational fires (≤3 ft diameter) are permitted with 25-foot clearance from structures.
Philadelphia Outdoor Burning Rules
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Philadelphia is an urban city without designated wildfire hazard zones. Pennsylvania does not maintain a state wildfire hazard severity zone system like western states. The Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) addresses brush fire risks in areas like the Wissahickon Valley and Fairmount Park under the Philadelphia Fire Code (Title 5).
Philadelphia Wildfire Zone & Defensible Space Rules
Few RestrictionsPropane Storage
Philadelphia adopts the International Fire Code Chapter 61 through Subcode F (Philadelphia Code Title 4-100). Residential propane cylinders are limited to 40 pounds aggregate per dwelling unit, must be outdoors at least 5 feet from openings, and commercial bulk storage requires a Fire Department permit.
Propane storage rules under Philadelphia Fire Code Subcode F
Heavy RestrictionsLooking for Philadelphia County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Philadelphia city rules.
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