Fire Regulations in Cumberland County, NC (2026)

15A NCAC 02D .1903(b)(3)

camp fires and fires used solely for outdoor cooking and other recreational purposes, or for ceremonial occasions, or for human warmth and comfort and which do not create a nuisance and do not use synthetic materials or refuse or salvageable materials for fuel;

Cumberland County Code Sec. 9.5-142

It shall be unlawful for any person in the county to manufacture, sell, possess, store or use any pyrotechnic device, as defined in section 9.5-141; except that any person residing in the county who is over the age of 18 years may purchase, possess, and use the following pyrotechnic devices: (1)Snake and glow worms... (4)Wire sparklers consisting of wire or stick coated with nonexplosive pyrote...

15A NCAC 02D .1903(b)(1)

Open burning of leaves, logs, stumps, tree branches or yard trimmings [is permissible if]: The material burned originates on the premises of private residences and is burned on those premises; There are no public pickup services available; ... The burning does not create a nuisance.

N.C.G.S. Sec. 42-42(a)(5), (5a); Sec. 42-44(a1)

(5) Provide operable smoke alarms, either battery-operated or electrical, having an Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., listing or other equivalent national testing laboratory approval, and install the smoke alarms in accordance with either the standards of the National Fire Protection Association or the minimum protection designated in the manufacturer's instructions... The landlord shall replac...

NC Fire Prevention Code (Fayetteville Fire Dept. Open Burning Guide)

As a general rule, charcoal burners and other open flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction (sides of buildings, etc).