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.
Backyard fires in unincorporated Dallas County follow the same outdoor burning regulations enforced by the Dallas County Fire Marshal and TCEQ 30 TAC Chapter 111. A daily burn permit is required for any open flame. Small contained fires in approved containers (3 feet or less in diameter, 2 feet or less in height) may be positioned as close as 25 feet from structures. Larger fires must maintain a 300-foot setback from residences. All backyard fires must occur between sunrise and sunset with wind speeds below 15 mph and a responsible adult present with water supply. Burning is prohibited during Commissioners Court burn bans, No Burn Days, and Ozone Action Days in the DFW area.
Unauthorized burning: Class C misdemeanor, fine up to $500. TCEQ penalties for prohibited burning.
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