Fire Regulations in Reno, NV (2026)
8 verified fire regulations for Reno, Nevada, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Reno permits gas and propane fire pits year-round under Reno Municipal Code Title 14. Wood-burning fire pits are restricted during Red Flag warnings and Stage 2+ fire restrictions issued by Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District (TMFPD).
Fire: Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
All consumer fireworks are illegal inside Reno city limits year-round. Reno Municipal Code 10.12 bans possession, sale, and discharge. Only licensed public displays are permitted. Violations carry fines up to 1000 dollars and misdemeanor charges.
Fire: Fireworks
Heavy RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Reno requires 30-100 feet of defensible space around structures in designated Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones per TMFPD and NV State Forester Fire Defensible Space Standards. Annual inspections occur in areas like Caughlin Ranch, Somersett, and Mogul.
Fire: Brush Clearance
Heavy RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Open burning of yard waste, trash, and debris is prohibited year-round in Reno city limits per Washoe County Air Quality Management Division AQMD 040.030. Agricultural and prescribed burns require a permit from Nevada Division of Forestry and TMFPD.
Fire: Outdoor Burning
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Reno has formally adopted WUI zones covering western foothill neighborhoods (Caughlin Ranch, Somersett, Mogul, Verdi) and eastern slopes (Hidden Valley, Virginia Foothills). New construction must meet Chapter 7A ignition-resistant building standards.
Fire: Wildfire Zones
Heavy RestrictionsReno Fire Department — Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) programs and Burn Permits
Reno Home Wildland Fuels Reduction Program: Dumpster Service (2026) — The Reno Fire Department, in partnership with State Farm and Waste Management of Northern Nevada, is offering a free dumpster program to help residents reduce wildfire risk by safely disposing of green waste (leaves, brush, small branches, and other vegetation). Temporary 30-yard dumpsters will be placed in neighborhoods near...
Smoke Detectors
Working smoke alarms are required in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of Reno homes per International Residential Code and NRS 477. Rentals must have detectors inspected between tenants.
Fire: Smoke Detectors
Some RestrictionsBackyard Fires
Small backyard recreational fires are allowed in Reno using approved pits and chimineas, subject to size, clearance, and active fire-restriction rules from TMFPD. Wood fires suspended on Red Flag and No Burn days.
Fire: Backyard Fires
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Reno Fire Department enforces International Fire Code propane storage limits, capping residential aboveground tanks and requiring setbacks from buildings, ignition sources, and property lines. Larger tanks need permits and inspections, especially in high desert wildfire interface zones.
Reno residential propane tank storage limits
Some RestrictionsLooking for Washoe County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Reno city rules.
Fire Regulations in Washoe County →