Flower Mound prohibits open wood-burning fires in backyards under Ch. 38 and the adopted 2024 International Fire Code. Enclosed gas and propane fire pits, chimineas fueled by gas, and standard cooking grills are permitted. Recreational wood-burning fires, bonfires, and burn barrels are not allowed within town limits.
Under Flower Mound Ch. 38 Fire Prevention and Protection, all open burning is prohibited within town limits. This includes recreational wood-burning fires in backyards, bonfires, and burn barrels. Enclosed gas or propane fire pits and fire bowls that produce a contained flame are permitted for residential use. Standard charcoal and gas cooking grills used for food preparation are allowed year-round. Chimineas and similar devices must use gas or propane fuel rather than wood to comply with the open burning prohibition. The proximity of many Flower Mound neighborhoods to Grapevine Lake grasslands and Cross Timbers vegetation increases fire risk, which is the primary reason for the strict open burning ban. During Denton County burn ban periods, even more restrictions may apply in the extraterritorial jurisdiction. The Fire Marshal Office may issue permits for special ceremonial or community events on a case-by-case basis. Contact the Fire Marshal at (972) 874-6000 for permit inquiries.
Class C misdemeanor. Fine up to $500 per offense. Fire Department may extinguish unauthorized fires and charge the property owner for response costs.
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