Small backyard recreational fires allowed under Ohio Fire Code 307.4. Portable outdoor fireplaces must be 15 ft from structures; open fires 25 ft.
Chimineas, fire bowls, and commercial fire pit appliances qualify as portable outdoor fireplaces with reduced 15 ft setback. Must burn clean wood only. Euclid Fire Department may order extinguishment if neighbors complain of smoke nuisance under Chapter 660. Contact Euclid at (216) 289-2700.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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