A Newark backyard fire pit must be at least 25 feet from any structure (15 feet if contained in an approved container), attended at all times, and fully extinguished before the user leaves. Maximum size is 3 ft wide by 2 ft high.
Newark Fire Department guidance, derived from the Ohio Fire Code (Newark CO Ch. 1610), sets the operational rules for backyard fires: 25 ft minimum clearance from any building for an open recreational fire, 15 ft for an approved container (chiminea, store-bought fire pit, fire ring). The fire must be no larger than 3 ft x 2 ft, fueled with seasoned firewood only, and watched continuously. A garden hose or fire extinguisher must be on hand. Burning during high-wind or unusually dry conditions is barred. Neighbor complaints will result in a fire department response, and offensive smoke must be extinguished on demand.
Failure to maintain the 25 ft / 15 ft clearance or leaving a fire unattended can be charged under §660.08 (open burning) or as a fire code violation - first-degree misdemeanor up to $1,000 fine and 180 days jail under Ohio R.C. 3737.51.
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