8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 9 cities in Dallas County, Texas.
Verified from official government sources
Dallas County Fire Code applies only to commercial/public/4+ unit buildings — NOT single-family homes (TX LGC Ch. 233). Recreational fires in contained fire pits on residential property are largely unregulated. TCEQ outdoor burning rules may apply depending on fire size.
TX Local Government Code Section 352.051 allows county commissioners to restrict fireworks in unincorporated areas during drought or disaster. TX Occupations Code Chapter 2154 governs sales and use statewide. Aerial fireworks require state permit.
Tex. Local Gov't Code Sec. 352.051(a),(c) — Regulation of Restricted Fireworks
Sec. 352.051. REGULATION OF RESTRICTED FIREWORKS. (a) For the purposes of this section the following definitions shall apply: (1) "Restricted fireworks" means only those items classified under 49 C.F.R. Sec. 173.100(r)(2) (10-1-86 edition), as "skyrockets with sticks" and "missiles with fins". (2) "Drought conditions" means the existence immediately preceding or during the fireworks season of a...
Dallas County has limited authority over brush clearance on private property; rules come primarily from the County Fire Marshal, outdoor burning bans, and TCEQ rules. Most enforcement focuses on outdoor burning restrictions and nuisance accumulations of combustible vegetation in unincorporated areas.
TCEQ 30 TAC Chapter 111 Subchapter B governs outdoor burning statewide. Dallas County Fire Marshal requires daily burn approval. Must be 300 ft from residences. Burning restricted to sunrise-sunset, wind under 15 mph. DFW ozone nonattainment area adds air quality restrictions.
Outdoor burning is prohibited in unincorporated Dallas County unless a daily burn permit is issued by the Dallas County Fire Marshal. Burns must be at least 300 ft from any building, surrounded by a 50-ft firebreak, attended by an adult, and have water on site. The Commissioners Court can declare a county-wide burn ban during drought.
Tex. Local Gov't Code Sec. 352.081(c)-(d)
Sec. 352.081. REGULATION OF OUTDOOR BURNING. ... (c) The commissioners court of a county by order may prohibit or restrict outdoor burning in general or outdoor burning of a particular substance in all or part of the unincorporated area of the county if: (1) drought conditions have been determined to exist as provided by Subsection (b); or (2) the commissioners court makes a finding that circum...
TX Property Code Section 92.251-92.262 requires smoke detectors in all rental dwellings. Dallas County Fire Code (2015 IFC adopted 2019) requires detectors in commercial and multi-family 4+ units. Single-family owner-occupied homes follow IRC standards at time of construction.
Same rules as outdoor burning apply. Daily burn approval required from Dallas County Fire Marshal. Small contained fires (under 3 ft diameter, 2 ft height) in approved containers may be 25 ft from structures. All burning banned during burn bans or No Burn Days.
Dallas County Fire Marshal enforces the International Fire Code Chapter 61 for propane and liquefied petroleum gas storage in unincorporated areas. Cylinders over 125 gallons require permits, and the Texas Railroad Commission licenses LPG dealers statewide.
9 cities in Dallas County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
8 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
7 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
7 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
7 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
7 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
7 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
7 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
7 verified rules • Backyard Fires, Brush Clearance
5 verified rules • Brush Clearance, Fire Pit Rules
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