Fire Regulations in Springdale, AR (2026)
6 verified fire regulations for Springdale, Arkansas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pit Rules
Springdale (Washington and Benton Counties, population approximately 95,000) regulates residential fire pits and outdoor recreational fires through Chapter 46 (Fire Prevention and Protection) of the Springdale Municipal Code, which adopts the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code (2021 edition, based on the 2021 International Fire Code). Recreational fire devices must be at least 25 feet from any structure, no larger than 3 feet in diameter or 2 feet high, burn only seasoned wood, be continuously attended, and use a spark screen.
Springdale AR Recreational Fire Pit Rules
Some RestrictionsFireworks
Unlike Fort Smith, Bentonville, and Rogers, Springdale permits consumer fireworks on private property between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on July 1 through July 4, with the property owner's consent. Aerial fireworks that travel on a stick (bottle rockets, sky rockets) are prohibited inside city limits. Authority derives from Arkansas Fireworks Law (A.C.A. Section 20-22-701 et seq.) and Section 20-22-708, which preserves municipal authority to regulate fireworks.
Springdale AR Fireworks Allowed July 1-4 on Private Property
Some RestrictionsBrush Clearance
Springdale does not have a California-style defensible-space program. Fire-fuel vegetation is controlled instead through the city's nuisance ordinance, which limits grass and weeds on residential property to 8 inches in height (clarified by city council in 2018) and 12 inches within 12 feet of property adjacent to a subdivision or road. Washington County's overall wildfire risk is rated low-to-moderate by the USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities tool.
Springdale AR Brush and Vegetation Clearance
Some RestrictionsOutdoor Burning
Outdoor burning inside Springdale requires a burn permit issued by the Springdale Fire Marshal. The Springdale Fire Department applies a strict policy and has stated that no burning is allowed citywide even when Benton County drops its burn ban. Small recreational fires meeting the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code Section 307 rules are the only exception. Washington County frequently issues countywide burn bans (such as the December 2025 ban), during which all permits are suspended.
Springdale AR Outdoor Burning Requires Fire Marshal Permit
Heavy RestrictionsWildfire Zones
Springdale has no city-designated Wildfire Hazard Severity Zone. Arkansas has not adopted IFC Chapter 49 (Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Areas) or the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code at the state level, and Springdale has not adopted them locally. Washington and Benton County overall wildfire risk is rated low-to-moderate by the USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities tool, although the surrounding Ozark National Forest and seasonal dry conditions trigger frequent county burn bans.
Springdale AR Wildfire Hazard Designations
Few RestrictionsPropane Storage
Propane (LP-gas) storage in Springdale is governed by the Arkansas Fire Prevention Code 2021 Chapter 61 (Liquefied Petroleum Gases), adopted by reference in Chapter 46 of the Springdale Municipal Code. AFPC 6101.2 references NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code) for setbacks. Above-ground residential tanks up to 125 gallons water capacity must be at least 10 feet from any important building, and aggregate residential storage on R-3 (single-family) lots is capped at 500 pounds water capacity (about 125 gallons of propane).
Springdale AR Residential Propane Storage Rules
Some RestrictionsLooking for Washington County county-wide rules?
County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Springdale city rules.
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