Fire Regulations in Plymouth, MN (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Plymouth, Minnesota, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
In the City of Plymouth, a backyard camp or recreational fire needs no Open Burn Permit as long as it stays inside a fire ring no more than three feet across, sits at least 25 feet from any structure, burns only clean wood or charcoal, and is constantly attended until fully extinguished. Recreational fires stop entirely once DNR fire danger hits VERY HIGH.
Plymouth Recreational Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsPlymouth City Code § 940.13, Subd. 2
Subd. 2.Camp/Recreational Fires. Camp and/or Recreational Fires meeting the conditions below do not require an Open Burning Permit:A.Camp/Recreational Fire Site Requirements. A Camp/Recreational fire shall be located within an area of no more than three foot diameter circle (measured from the inside of the fire ring or border), completely surrounded by non-combustible and non-smoke or odor prod...
Fireworks
In the City of Plymouth, selling fireworks requires a City license on top of complying with Minnesota Statutes §§ 624.20-624.25, with license fees of $350 for a fireworks-only retailer and $100 for other vendors. A separate $200 display permit under Minn. Stat. § 624.22 cannot run past 8:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday between Labor Day and June 1.
Plymouth Fireworks Sale and Display Rules
Significant RestrictionsPlymouth City Code §§ 1110.01, 1110.09, 1110.15
It is unlawful to sell fireworks in the City in violation of Minnesota Statutes 624.20 through 624.25, inclusive, which are adopted by reference. "Legal fireworks" as defined in this Section may, however, be sold upon issuance of a license issued by the City. ... E.The premises must be in compliance with the State Building Code, State Fire Code, and NFPA Standard 1124. ... A permit authorized b...
Outdoor Burning
In the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, no one may start or allow open burning on any property without an Open Burn Permit from the Plymouth Fire Department. Permits cost $100, burning must stay 600 feet from occupied residences and 50 feet from structures, and burning stops entirely once the DNR fire-danger level reaches VERY HIGH.
Plymouth Open Burning Permit Rules
Some RestrictionsPlymouth City Code §§ 940.01, 940.05, 940.19
Except as otherwise permitted by this Section, no person shall start or allow any Open Burning on any property in the City without first having obtained an Open Burn Permit. ... Subd. ... 2.Location. The location of the burning shall not be within 600 feet of an occupied residence other than those located on the property on which the burning is conducted, or an adequate distance as determined b...
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