Las Vegas allows residential recreational fires in approved contained devices — chimineas, patio heaters and manufactured fire pits — under LVMC and IFC 307. Open ground fires, yard waste burning, and trash burning are prohibited, and Clark County air quality rules reinforce the ban.
The Southern Nevada Health District's Air Quality division, together with Clark County DAQ Rule 54, prohibits open outdoor burning of yard waste, leaves, trash and construction debris throughout the Las Vegas valley regardless of jurisdiction. LVMC and adopted IFC 307 permit residential recreational fires in contained devices only: UL-listed manufactured fire pits, chimineas and permanent outdoor fireplaces designed for the purpose, using commercial firewood or clean kiln-dried cordwood. Fires must be at least 15 feet from any structure, combustible fence or overhanging tree, and a water source (hose or extinguisher) must be on hand. Gas-fueled patio heaters and gas fire features are treated as appliances and are allowed without restriction as long as installed per manufacturer instructions. High-wind days (typical spring haboobs) make outdoor fires inadvisable and the fire marshal may issue red-flag burning restrictions. HOAs in master-planned communities like Summerlin frequently prohibit wood-burning fire pits outright, allowing only natural-gas fire features.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Las Vegas code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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