Fire pit rules in Bloomington, MN — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Portable fire pits and recreational fires allowed in Bloomington under strict conditions: contained in pit no larger than 3 ft diameter x 2 ft height, 25 ft from combustibles, constantly attended, dry clean firewood only, extinguishing equipment required, and no use when winds exceed 10 mph.
Firewood is defined as dry, clean wood (Presto Logs, charcoal, cordwood). Prohibited fuel includes green wood, wood with leaves/needles, rotten/wet/oil-soaked wood, painted or treated wood, and construction debris. Firewood must be stored in neat stacks at least 10 ft from property lines, screened from view, and not in the front yard. Fires must be completely extinguished or burn out before being left unattended. The city can issue recreational fire bans during drought conditions.
Burning prohibited materials: $300 to $1,000. Fire code violation: $200 to $500. Property damage: criminal charges possible.
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