Backyard fires in Pickerington are permitted only as recreational fires under Ohio Fire Code 307.4 — maximum 3-foot diameter, 25-foot clearance, clean wood fuel. Burning leaves or yard debris is prohibited under Ohio EPA rules.
Residents frequently confuse recreational fires with legal yard waste burning. Yard waste burning is banned in Pickerington under OAC 3745-19 because the city sits within 1,000 feet of many neighbor-occupied buildings. Acceptable backyard fires are limited to cooking and recreation in approved containers or cleared pits. Fires must not be left unattended and must be cold before being abandoned. Neighbor complaints about smoke nuisance can trigger Violet Township Fire response.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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