Backyard recreational fires in Huntsville are allowed with conditions: contained in approved pit, under 3 ft diameter, 25 ft from structures, and supervised. Cooking fires on grills are exempt.
Recreational burning for warmth, ambiance, or cooking is permitted under the adopted International Fire Code. Only clean wood or charcoal may be burned. Trash, leaves, and construction debris may not be burned in backyard pits. Huntsville Fire may order fires extinguished if smoke creates a nuisance or conditions are unsafe.
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