Recreational backyard fires in Portland must use approved devices with clean fuels, stay under 3 feet in diameter, and pause on DEQ air-quality advisory days.
Residential recreational fires in Portland must use UL-listed fire pits, chimineas, outdoor fireplaces, or manufactured patio heaters per the Oregon Fire Code and PCC Title 31. Fuel must be clean seasoned wood or charcoal; treated lumber, yard debris, trash, and wet wood are banned. Pile size is limited to 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, and fires must be at least 25 feet from any structure and attended by an adult with water or an extinguisher. During DEQ Air Quality Advisory days or Red Flag Warnings, all open burning and recreational wood fires are prohibited. Gas fire pits are generally exempt from advisory restrictions.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Portland code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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