Backyard recreational fires in Cuyahoga County are allowed under Ohio Fire Code 307.4 when kept under 3 feet in diameter, placed 25 feet from structures, and using only clean seasoned wood. Ohio EPA open burning rules prohibit burning of leaves, yard waste, and trash in this restricted urban county.
Contact Cuyahoga County at (216) 443-7000 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
See how Cuyahoga County's backyard fires rules stack up against other locations.
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