Backyard campfires and recreational fires are allowed without a permit if under 3 feet wide and 2 feet high, kept 25 feet from structures, constantly attended with a hose or extinguisher, and not lit during air-quality or drought burn bans.
A recreational fire is an outdoor fire whose fuel is not contained in a grill, incinerator, or outdoor fireplace. Henrico allows these without a permit when they stay under 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. They must be located 25 feet from any structure and constantly attended by someone knowledgeable, with a shovel, garden hose, or minimum 4-A fire extinguisher on site. Recreational fires are prohibited during VDEQ impaired-air-quality periods or a county drought declaration under § 11-19.
A neighbor complaint about objectionable smoke or a hazard will result in the fire department ordering the fire extinguished. Burning during a drought ban violates § 11-19.
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