Small recreational backyard fires are permitted in Frisco in approved containers, 25 feet from structures, and under constant adult attendance. Burn bans from county commissioners override.
Frisco Fire Prevention allows recreational backyard fires under IFC 307.4. Fire must be in a non-combustible container, maximum 3 feet diameter and 2 feet tall, minimum 25 feet from any structure, fence, or overhanging vegetation. An adult must attend with water or extinguisher ready. Only clean dry wood or charcoal may be burned; trash, leaves, and treated wood are banned. Neighbor complaints of smoke nuisance can force extinguishment.
Unattended or non-compliant fire: citation up to 500 dollars. Fire Marshal can order immediate extinguishment.
Other ordinances people look up for this city. Green dot = verified primary-source excerpt.
Frisco, TX
Frisco's zoning and property maintenance codes do not restrict residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or religious displays at single-family homes. Political ...
Frisco, TX
Frisco has no specific City ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. The principal restrictions come from HOA covenants under the Texas ...
Frisco, TX
Frisco has no citywide ordinance restricting residential holiday lights at single-family homes. Restrictions arise principally from HOA covenants under the T...
Frisco, TX
Built-in outdoor kitchens in Frisco require separate trade permits from the Building Inspections Division: building permit for structural elements, mechanica...
Frisco, TX
Frisco has no specific ordinance regulating residential offset smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired pizza ovens at single-family homes. Multi-family balcony...
Frisco, TX
Frisco adopts the International Fire Code through the Frisco Code of Ordinances Fire Prevention chapter, enforced by Frisco Fire Department. IFC §308.1.4 pro...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Collin County.
See how other cities in Collin County handle backyard fires.
See how Frisco's backyard fires rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.