Outdoor Burning: Fort Worth vs Keller
How do outdoor burning rules compare between Fort Worth, TX and Keller, TX?
Fort Worth and Keller have similar restriction levels.
Fort Worth, TX
Tarrant County
Fort Worth Code Chapter 13 adopts the 2021 International Fire Code, which generally prohibits open burning of refuse and yard waste inside city limits. The Fire Marshal may also impose temporary burn bans during drought.
View full Fort Worth rules →Keller, TX
Tarrant County
Open burning of yard waste, trash, and debris is prohibited inside Keller. Small recreational and cooking fires in approved containers are allowed when no burn ban is active. TCEQ 30 TAC 111.209 applies.
View full Keller rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Fort Worth | Keller |
|---|---|---|
| Code Reference | Fort Worth Code Ch. 13 (adopts 2021 IFC) | - |
| Trench Burn Setback | 300 ft from structures and property lines | - |
| Firebreak | 50 ft from vegetation | - |
| County Burn Bans | Tarrant County declarations apply citywide | - |
| Fact | - | Open burning of yard waste, trash, and debris is prohibited inside Keller |
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Fort Worth FAQ
Can I burn leaves in my Fort Worth backyard?
No. Burning yard waste and refuse is prohibited inside the city under Chapter 13 and the adopted 2021 IFC. Only approved recreational fires and small cooking fires are allowed.
How do I find out if there's a burn ban?
Burn bans are declared by Tarrant County and announced by the Fort Worth Fire Marshal. During a declared ban, all otherwise-permitted outdoor fires are suspended.
Keller FAQ
Can I burn leaves or yard waste in Keller?
No. Open burning of yard waste is prohibited inside city limits under both the city fire code and TCEQ rule 30 TAC 111.209 for the DFW ozone nonattainment area.
Is a backyard cooking fire allowed during a burn ban?
Covered grills and smokers plus propane and natural gas fire features are generally exempt from burn bans. Wood-burning recreational fires are not.
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