Fire Regulations in Montgomery County, OH (2026)
4 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Verified from official government sources
Fire Pits & Backyard Fires
Backyard recreational fires in Montgomery County are governed by Ohio EPA's open-burning rule, not a county ordinance. Cooking and pleasure fires with clean firewood are allowed if kept small; burning waste is prohibited.
Backyard Fires and Recreational Burning Near Dayton
Some RestrictionsOAC 3745-19-03(B)(2)
They shall have a total fuel area of three feet or less in diameter and two feet or less in height.
Fireworks
Under Ohio HB 172 (2022), you may discharge 1.4G consumer fireworks on your own private property only on specific holidays each year. Some Montgomery County communities have opted out entirely, so check your city or township first.
Consumer Fireworks Rules in Montgomery County, Ohio
Some RestrictionsORC 3743.45(B)
Any person authorized under this section to possess 1.4G fireworks in this state may discharge, ignite, or explode those fireworks on private property, with authorization from the property owner, on the following days each year:
Outdoor Burning
Ohio EPA rule OAC 3745-19-03 governs open burning statewide. Burning trash, leaves, and yard waste is prohibited in restricted areas, while small campfires and cooking or ceremonial fires with clean firewood are allowed under size limits.
Open Burning Rules in Montgomery County, Ohio
Some RestrictionsOAC 3745-19-03(A)
No person or property owner shall cause or allow open burning in a restricted area except as provided in paragraphs (B) to (D) of this rule.
Propane Storage
Propane storage in Montgomery County follows the Ohio Fire Code (OAC 1301:7-7-61). Only small cylinders may be stored inside a home or attached garage, and large tanks or bulk quantities require fire-department permits.
Propane and LP-Gas Storage Rules in Montgomery County
Some RestrictionsOAC 1301:7-7-61 (6109.10.2)
Storage of cylinders within a residential building, including the basement or any storage area in a common basement storage area in multiple-family buildings and attached garages, shall be limited to cylinders each with a maximum water capacity of 2.7 pounds (1.2 kg).
Fire Regulations by City in Montgomery County
1 cities in Montgomery County have their own fire regulations rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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