Beaverton, OR Fire Regulations: Fire Pit Rules (2026)

Beaverton is served by Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue (TVF&R), which provides fire prevention, suppression, and code enforcement and adopts the Oregon Fire Code (the International Fire Code with Oregon-specific amendments). The Oregon Fire Code at Section 307.4.2 defines a 'recreational fire' as an open burning of materials other than rubbish, with a total fuel area not more than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in height, for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes. Under IFC 307.4.2, recreational fires must be located at least 25 feet from any structure or combustible material; portable outdoor fireplaces under IFC 307.4.3 must be at least 15 feet from structures. All recreational fires must be constantly attended until extinguished, with a minimum 4-A-rated portable fire extinguisher or other approved extinguishing means (dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose) within easy reach. Only clean, seasoned firewood may be burned; yard debris, household garbage, treated lumber, plastics, and tires are prohibited under DEQ open-burning rules at OAR 340-264. TVF&R may impose seasonal fire restrictions during high or extreme fire-danger conditions, typically July through October, that further restrict or prohibit recreational fires. Beaverton is within the permanent burn-ban boundary for residential yard-debris burning that covers the urban portions of Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas counties.