Fire Regulations in Salem, OR (2026)
5 verified fire regulations for Salem, Oregon, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Salem allows recreational fire pits with conditions. Fires must be in approved containers, maintain adequate clearance from structures, use only clean fuels, and be attended at all times.
Salem Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Oregon permits certain consumer fireworks but bans aerial fireworks. Salem follows state law under ORS 480.110-480.165. Legal items include fountains, sparklers, and ground-level devices.
Salem Fireworks Regulations
Some RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Salem has no city ordinance setting a specific defensible-space distance (e.g., 30 or 100 feet). Tall grass, brush, and dead vegetation can be abated as a public nuisance under Salem Revised Code (SRC) Chapter 98. Properties mapped in Oregon's Wildland-Urban Interface high-hazard zones may be subject to state defensible space rules under ORS 477.
Brush Clearance and Defensible Space in Salem
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Salem regulates outdoor burning through fire code and Oregon DEQ air quality rules. Backyard burning of yard debris is restricted. Recreational fires in approved containers are allowed with conditions.
Salem Outdoor Burning Rules
Some RestrictionsPropane Storage
Salem adopts the Oregon Fire Code (OFC) in SRC Chapter 58, which incorporates OFC Chapter 61 and NFPA 58 standards governing LP-gas and propane storage, handling, and installation for residential and commercial properties.