Fire Regulations in Wauwatosa, WI (2026)
3 verified fire regulations for Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
A permanent outdoor fireplace in Wauwatosa must sit in a location that meets the city's standard building setback rules, and must stay under constant adult supervision whenever it holds burning materials, under Wauwatosa Municipal Code Section 14.24.050. Anything beyond that, an open bonfire, needs a Wauwatosa fire department permit obtained at least 48 hours in advance under Section 14.24.070.
Wauwatosa Outdoor Fireplace And Bonfire Rules
Some RestrictionsWauwatosa Municipal Code § 14.24.050 and § 14.24.070
No outdoor fireplace shall hereafter be constructed within the city unless fixed in a location conforming to building setback regulations applicable to all other structures. Nothing herein contained shall prohibit the use of any presently existing and permanently located outdoor fireplace provided the same is not otherwise unsafe. No outdoor fireplace or portable grill shall be used for the pro...
Fireworks
Wauwatosa bans all fireworks without a permit under Ordinance 14.32.030, including sparklers, caps, and snakes. Permits are only issued by the Common Council for organized festivals or celebrations (Ord. 14.32.040). Fine up to $1,000.
Wauwatosa Fireworks Regulations
Heavy RestrictionsWis. Stat. § 167.10 (Regulation of Fireworks)
167.10 167.10 Regulation of fireworks. 167.10(1) (1) Definition. In this section, “fireworks” means anything manufactured, processed or packaged for exploding, emitting sparks or combustion which does not have another common use, but does not include any of the following: 167.10(1)(a) (a) Fuel or a lubricant. 167.10(1)(b) (b) A firearm cartridge or shotgun shell. 167.10(1)(c) (c) A flare used o...
Outdoor Burning
Wauwatosa bars burning leaves, lawn or garden refuse anywhere in the city, public or private, under Wauwatosa Municipal Code Section 14.26.010. Section 14.24.010 separately makes it unlawful to burn any substance in an improved street, alley, parkway or public place, and Section 14.24.080 lets the fire department or health officer suspend all outdoor burning citywide when weather makes it hazardous.
Wauwatosa Open And Leaf Burning Ban
Heavy RestrictionsWauwatosa Municipal Code § 14.24.010, § 14.24.080 and § 14.26.010
Except as provided below, it is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to burn any substance or material in any improved street, alley, parkway or other improved public place in the city. ... The Wauwatosa fire department or the Wauwatosa health officer may suspend outdoor burning within the city in the event of weather or climactic conditions which make such burning hazardous, or for any...
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