Fire pit rules in Boulder City, NV — also called outdoor burning, recreational fire, or open flame ordinances — cover fuel types, clearances, and when burning is allowed.
Boulder City allows fire pits following fire code clearance requirements. Open-flame devices must be 10 feet from combustible construction. LP-gas features with exceptions for single-family dwellings. Burn season restrictions may apply to wood-burning pits.
Boulder City allows residential fire pits subject to fire code requirements. Open-flame devices and charcoal fire pits must maintain 10-foot clearance from combustible construction and cannot be above the first story. LP-gas fire features exceeding 2.5 pounds water capacity have the same restrictions, with exceptions for single and two-family dwellings — meaning propane fire tables are more flexible for homeowners. Wood-burning fire pits should observe the burn season (November 1–May 15 for open fires) and Clark County no-burn days during poor air quality. All fires require adult supervision with extinguishing equipment nearby. Desert wind conditions can make fire pits dangerous during Red Flag warnings. The city's proximity to Lake Mead NRA and federal lands increases fire safety awareness.
Clearance violation: fire code citation. Unattended fire: citation. Fire causing damage: criminal charges and civil liability.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City Title 11 limits front yard fences to 3 to 4 feet and side and rear yard fences to 6 feet, with stricter rules in the Historic District.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City enforces NRS 461A and the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code requiring barriers at least 5 feet tall around pools deeper than 18 inches.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City requires a building permit for most fences over 6 feet tall and for any fence in the historic district per Title 11 Planning and Zoning.
Boulder City, NV
Retaining walls over 4 feet in height or supporting a surcharge require a building permit and engineered plans under the adopted International Building Code.
Boulder City, NV
Boulder City allows common fence materials like wood, masonry, vinyl, and wrought iron, with additional design review required in the Historic District.
Boulder City, NV
Feeding wildlife including coyotes, burros, bighorn sheep, and waterfowl is prohibited in Boulder City. Wild burros are protected federally but intentional f...
Side-by-side rule comparisons with other cities in Clark County.
See how other cities in Clark County handle fire pit rules.
See how Boulder City's fire pit rules rules stack up against other locations.
Quick Compare
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.