Backyard recreational fires are allowed in Tinley Park at single-family homes subject to International Fire Code limits. Fires must be in an approved container, under 3 feet by 2 feet, 25 feet from structures, burn only clean seasoned wood, and be constantly attended. Open burning of yard waste or trash is prohibited.
Tinley Park allows small backyard recreational fires at one- and two-family homes under the adopted International Fire Code. Permitted fires include those in manufactured listed fire pits, chimineas, or permanent masonry pits; fires must stay under 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet tall, with at least 25 feet of clearance from any structure, property line, or combustible material. Only clean seasoned firewood may be burned — leaves, yard waste, trash, and construction debris are prohibited. Fires must be constantly attended, with a garden hose, water bucket, or extinguisher nearby, and fully extinguished before occupants leave or retire for the night. The Fire Department may order fires extinguished during high-wind, dry, or unsafe conditions. Smoke must not create a nuisance for neighbors. Contact Tinley Park Fire at (708) 444-5300.
Fire Code violations carry fines of $100 to $750 per occurrence through administrative adjudication. Smoke nuisance complaints can be added to noise complaints, and repeat violations can lead to a burn prohibition at the property.
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