Grapevine, TX Fire Regulations: Backyard Fires (2026)

Grapevine allows backyard recreational fires subject to the fire pit rules, the general prohibition on outdoor burning of waste materials, and county burn bans. A backyard recreational fire must use an approved pit or container (store-bought fire pit, masonry ring, metal bowl) with clean firewood or manufactured fire logs as fuel. Setback from structures, property lines, and combustible materials is 25 feet minimum. Fires must be attended by a sober adult and have a means of extinguishment (hose, bucket of water, shovel, sand) immediately available. Fires must be fully extinguished before leaving unattended. The fire cannot produce dense smoke that drifts into neighboring yards or roadways as a nuisance. Chiminea and portable fire bowls count as approved pits when used with clean fuel. Cooking grills (charcoal, gas, pellet) are separately permitted and not subject to the 25-foot setback. Tarrant County burn bans, typically 4 to 8 weeks per summer during drought, prohibit all recreational wood-burning in the city regardless of local rules. Gas and propane fire features generally remain permitted during burn bans. Grapevine Fire Department at (817) 410-8100 can answer specific questions.