Backyard recreational fires in Richardson are permitted in approved containers at least 15 feet from structures, or in permanently installed fire pits at least 10 feet from structures. Open-flame cooking devices must be 10 feet from structures and not on combustible decks.
Richardson's fire code amendments (Sec. 8-28) allow backyard fires within specific parameters. Fires in approved containers must be at least 15 feet from structures. Permanently installed fire pits require a 10-foot setback from structures and combustible materials. Open-flame cooking devices and charcoal grills must not be placed on combustible balconies or decks, or within 10 feet of structures. Campfires and bonfires in open yards must comply with the general open burning rules requiring 300-foot setback (effectively prohibiting them in most residential areas). Conditions such as high wind or drought may trigger additional burn bans.
Violations enforced by Richardson Fire Department. Fines for fire code violations; liability for property damage from uncontrolled fires.
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