Orland Park permits small recreational fires in approved fire pits or chimineas with restrictions: maximum 3-foot diameter, only seasoned firewood (no yard waste, leaves, or trash), at least 25 feet from any structure, and constant adult supervision. The Orland Fire Protection District enforces fire safety rules.
Backyard recreational fires in Orland Park are governed by both the Village's open-burning provisions and the Orland Fire Protection District's fire prevention code (based on the International Fire Code). Permitted recreational fires must be in an approved manufactured fire pit, chiminea, or contained masonry pit no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height. Only seasoned, untreated firewood may be burned — yard waste, leaves, garbage, construction debris, and treated lumber are prohibited. Fires must be at least 25 feet from any structure (including fences, decks, garages, and overhanging branches), constantly attended by an adult, and extinguished completely before leaving. A garden hose or fire extinguisher must be readily available. Burn bans may be issued during dry conditions or air quality alerts — check with the Orland Fire Protection District at (708) 349-0074. Gas/propane fire features generally have fewer restrictions but should still observe clearance requirements.
Open-burning violations carry fines of $100 to $500 per occurrence through Village administrative adjudication. Burning prohibited materials or unattended fires can also trigger Illinois EPA enforcement and substantial state penalties under the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.
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