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Anderson, IN Fire Regulations: Fire Pits & Backyard Fires (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Fire pit rules in Anderson, IN, also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances, cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.

Key Facts

Allowed fuel
Clean wood, paper, charcoal
Volume limit
Under 1,000 cubic feet
Fuel-storage setback
500 feet minimum
Attendance
Attended, out when done
State rule
326 IAC 4-1-3(c)(1)

Summary

Recreational campfires are allowed in Anderson under Indiana's rule 326 IAC 4-1-3: burn only clean wood, paper, charcoal, or clean petroleum products, keep the pile under 1,000 cubic feet, never within 500 feet of fuel storage, attend it constantly, and never burn trash.

Only burn clean wood, paper, charcoal, and clean petroleum products. Limit the volume of clean wood material to be burned to less than 1,000 cubic feet. Never burn within 500 feet of any fuel storage area or pipeline. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished upon conclusion of the activity.

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Full Breakdown

Backyard recreational or ceremonial fires are an exempt burning activity under Indiana's IDEM rule 326 IAC 4-1-3(c)(1), which applies inside Anderson. You may burn clean wood, paper, charcoal, and clean petroleum products, but the volume of clean wood must stay under 1,000 cubic feet. Never light a fire within 500 feet of any fuel storage area or pipeline. The fire must be attended at all times and extinguished when the activity ends, and you may not ignite it more than two hours before the event. Do not burn during high winds, temperature inversions, stagnant air, or an Air Quality Action Day. Anderson also requires commercial fire pits to be covered and set 25 feet from structures.

Violations & Fines

A fire that becomes a nuisance or hazard must be extinguished on order; IDEM enforces 326 IAC 4-1-3 conditions, and city nuisance provisions apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are backyard campfires legal in Anderson?
Yes, as recreational fires under 326 IAC 4-1-3. Burn clean wood only, keep it attended and under 1,000 cubic feet, and extinguish it when finished.
How far from my house must the fire be?
State rule requires 500 feet from fuel storage or pipelines. Anderson also requires commercial fire pits to sit at least 25 feet from any structure.

Sources & Official References

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