Naperville allows recreational backyard fires in commercially built fire pits and outdoor fireplaces without a burn permit. Fires in approved containers must be at least 15 feet from structures. Only charcoal and clean dry wood may be burned.
Naperville Fire Department allows recreational fires in backyards without an Open Burn Permit when using commercially built outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, or approved containers. Fires in approved containers must maintain a minimum 15-foot setback from any structure. Open fires without containers require a 50-foot setback from structures. Only charcoal and clean dry wood may be burned; no garbage, trash, leaves, treated lumber, or construction debris. A responsible adult must attend the fire at all times and it must be completely extinguished before being left. The fire department reserves the right to ban recreational fires during periods of high wind, drought, or air quality concerns. Chimineas and portable fire bowls are considered approved containers under these rules.
Burning prohibited materials: fire code violation. Insufficient setback: fire safety violation. Unattended fire: fire code violation. Fire during ban period: enhanced penalties.
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