Backyard recreational fires in Parma are allowed under Ohio Fire Code 307.4 provisions but subject to local restrictions. Fires must be for recreation or cooking only, limited in size, and maintain the 25-foot clearance from structures. Burning prohibited materials or creating nuisance smoke can result in citations.
Parma Fire Department may order any backyard fire extinguished if it creates a smoke nuisance for neighbors, poses a safety hazard, or violates fuel restrictions. Complaints from adjoining properties about persistent smoke or odor are grounds for enforcement. Portable outdoor fireplaces commercially manufactured must still meet the 15-foot structural clearance.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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